JP2016022263A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of applying a novel game property by adopting the game property of simultaneously processing reservations of a first operation-start winning hole and a second operation-start winning hole.SOLUTION: The game machine capable of concurrently executing symbol variable displays by first symbol display means and second symbol display means, includes a plurality of winning symbols associated with execution of special games having different advantageous degrees of game profits. In symbol determination based on a second random number, the game machine is prone to determine jackpot symbols having a game profit with a large advantageous degree, and a symbol variation time based on a first random number becomes longer than a symbol variation time based on the second random number. In a case of capable of simultaneously executing both variable displays, after determining symbols based on the second random number, the game machine determines symbols based on the first random number, where the game machine is so set as to determine whether or not to execute a forcible stop display of the currently variably-displayed symbols based on the first random number according to the symbols stationarily displayed based on the second random number.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 34

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that determines whether or not a special game that is advantageous for a player can be executed on condition that a game ball enters a starting area provided in the gaming area. .

Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, there are provided two start winning openings (starting areas), a first starting winning opening and a second starting winning opening, based on the game ball entering one of the starting winning openings. A random number for the big win lottery is acquired and stored as a hold, and the stored hold is read when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, and the big win lottery is based on the read random number related to the hold It is known that a special game capable of acquiring a lot of prize balls can be executed when winning a jackpot. In such a gaming machine, when a big win lottery is performed, a symbol associated with the result of the lottery is determined, a variation display of the symbol is performed, and the symbol determined after a predetermined variation time is stopped In general, the result of the jackpot lottery is notified by the display.
In addition, in the gaming machine provided with the two starting winning holes as described above, the holding based on the entering of the game ball into the first starting winning opening and the entering of the game ball into the second starting winning opening There is a case where any of the on-hold holds is stored, and as a hold process in this case, one that processes both hold simultaneously (so-called simultaneous rotation control) is known.
Here, as a gaming machine that simultaneously processes the hold related to the first start winning opening and the hold related to the second start winning opening as described above, in order to enhance the interest of the player, the pattern performed based on the hold Various things which have a new gameability which has not been heretofore have been devised by performing various controls regarding the fluctuation display. For example, while processing the hold related to the first start winning opening and the hold related to the second start winning opening simultaneously, while the symbol variation display is performed based on the hold related to the first start winning opening When it is decided to execute the small hit game in which the big winning opening is opened by the lottery based on the hold related to the second starting winning opening (that is, winning the small winning prize), the first starting winning opening being executed A gaming machine has been devised in which the change display of symbols based on such hold is forcibly stopped (see Patent Document 1). In addition, the lottery based on the hold related to the second start winning opening is set to be more likely to win a big win that is advantageous with regard to the performance, and the low probability game In the high-probability gaming state (so-called probability variation state) in which the winning probability of jackpot is set higher than the state, the time for displaying the symbol variation based on the hold related to the first start winning opening is set to be extremely long. Thus, before the symbol determined by the lottery based on the hold related to the first start winning opening is stopped and displayed, the symbol determined by the lottery based on the hold related to the second starting winning port is stopped and displayed. A gaming machine has been devised (see Patent Document 2).

JP 2009-268521 A JP 2009-039239 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, by forcibly stopping the symbol display based on the hold related to the first start winning opening, the number of lotteries performed per unit time increases, and the progress of the game is accelerated. However, the superiority of the lottery did not change at all, and there was a problem that the player's interest was not sufficiently enhanced. In addition, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2, in the high-probability gaming state, the result of the lottery based on the hold related to the second start winning port is derived before the hold related to the first start winning port. Although the advantage can be increased, this advantage is always constant in the high-probability gaming state, so that there is a possibility that a sense of tension with the game is reduced as the game is repeated.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made for the above-described circumstances, and a new game is realized after adopting a game property for simultaneously processing a hold related to the first start winning opening and a hold related to the second start winning opening. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can enhance the interest of a player by imparting sex.

In order to achieve the above-described object, the present invention is configured as follows.
The features of the present invention will be described below using the embodiments of the present invention shown in the drawings. In addition, the following code | symbol and description show the code | symbol and name of the structure in embodiment of the invention corresponded to the structure of this invention, and do not limit the technical scope of this invention.

(1) The present invention provides a game area 12 in which a game ball can flow down, and a first start area provided in the game area 12 and into which a game ball can enter (usually a first start prize opening 15a, a special first start prize) One symbol is determined from a plurality of predetermined symbols (special symbols) on condition that the mouth 15b) and the second starting region (second starting winning port 16) and the entry of the game ball into the first starting region Is obtained and stored as a first random number (first special figure random number), and on the condition that the game ball enters the second starting area, the random number is obtained and a second random number (second special figure random number) is obtained. ) Stored as random number acquisition means (main CPU 101), and the jackpot symbol associated with the execution of a special game that reads the stored first random number and opens the big winning opening 18 provided in the game area 12, Or, the non-execution of the special game is associated with The first symbol determining means (main CPU 101) for determining any one of the lost symbols, and the stored second random number are read out in a mode different from the jackpot symbol, the lost symbol, or the special game. A second symbol determining means (main CPU 101) for determining any one of the small winning symbols associated with the execution of the small winning game in which the big winning opening is opened; and the first symbol determining means or the second symbol When the symbol is determined by the symbol determining means, the variation time determining means (main CPU 101) for determining the variation time which is the variation display time for the symbol, and the variation of the symbol determined based on the first random number When the time is determined, the first symbol display means (main CPU) starts displaying the symbol variation, and stops the symbol when the variation time has elapsed. 01, the first special symbol display device 30), and when the symbol variation time determined based on the second random number is determined, the symbol variation display is started, and when the variation time has elapsed, the symbol When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed by the second symbol display means (main CPU 101, second special symbol display device 31) for stopping and displaying, the first symbol display means or the second symbol display means, the special game Special game executing means (main CPU 101) for executing the game, wherein the first symbol determining means is not subjected to the variable display of symbols by the first symbol display means, and stores the first random number. The first random number is read to determine the symbol, and the second symbol determining means does not display the symbol variation by the second symbol display means, and the second symbol When a random number is stored, the second symbol determining means reads the second random number, determines the symbol, and determines the symbol determined based on one of the first random number and the second random number. If the symbol is determined based on either the first random number or the second random number during the variation display, the variation display of the symbol by the first symbol display means and the second symbol display means A gaming machine (pachinko machine P) that executes symbol display in parallel, and the jackpot symbol is associated with execution of a special game having a different advantage of gaming profit given to the player. A plurality of symbols are included, and in the determination of the symbol based on the second random number, a jackpot symbol associated with a game profit having a relatively advantageous advantage is determined as compared with the determination of the symbol based on the first random number. It ’s easy to be done When the symbol is determined based on the first random number, the variation time determined by the variation time determining unit is determined by the variation time determining unit when the symbol is determined based on the second random number. It is set so that the ratio of the time longer than the time becomes higher, the symbol variation display is not performed by any of the first symbol variation display means and the second variation display means, and the first If both the random number and the second random number are stored, the first symbol determining means reads the second random number and determines the symbol, and then the first symbol determining means determines the first random number. Is read, the symbol is determined, and when the losing symbol determined based on the second random number is stopped and displayed during the variation display of the losing symbol determined based on the first random number, 1 Although the display of the variation of the losing symbol determined based on the number is continuously performed, when the small hit symbol determined based on the second random number is stopped and displayed, it is determined based on the first random number. The lost symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed by the first symbol display means.
Here, as a special game having a different advantage of the game profit given to the player, for example, the number of round games to be executed is set to be different so that the player can obtain a different number of prize balls. Whether or not to set a high-probability gaming state that is likely to win a big win is determined depending on whether or not there is a special game or a game ball in a specific area provided in the special winning opening 18 In order to vary the difficulty of entering the game ball into the area, there is a special game or the like that is set so that the opening mode of the special winning opening 18 during the round game is different.

In the gaming machine according to the present invention, when it is possible to simultaneously start the symbol variation display by the first symbol display means and the symbol variation display by the second symbol display means, the second random number is used. After the symbol is determined and the symbol variation display by the second symbol display means is started, the symbol is determined based on the first random number, and the symbol variation display by the first symbol display means is started. Since the variation time of the symbol based on the first random number tends to be longer than the variation time of the symbol based on the second random number, for the variation display started as described above, the symbol based on the second random number is the first random number. It becomes easy to stop and display before the symbol based on.
In addition, when the symbol based on the first random number is a losing symbol and the symbol based on the second random number is a losing symbol, the symbol based on the second random number is stopped and displayed before the symbol based on the first random number. However, since the display of the variation of the lost symbol based on the first random number continues, the symbol based on the second random number is determined again without determining the symbol based on the first random number. The change display of the symbol is started. On the other hand, when the symbol based on the first random number is a lost symbol and the symbol based on the second random number is a small hit symbol, the symbol based on the second random number is more than the symbol based on the first random number. When the stop display is first performed, the display of the variation of the losing symbol based on the first random number is forcibly stopped. The symbol determination based on the random number and the symbol variation display by the first symbol display means are started.
That is, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, depending on the symbol determined based on the second random number, only the symbol determination based on the second random number is performed thereafter, or based on the second random number. The determination of both the symbol and the symbol based on the first random number is different. Here, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, in the determination of the symbol based on the second random number, the jackpot symbol associated with the gaming profit having a relatively higher advantage than the determination of the symbol based on the first random number is determined. Since the determination of both the symbol based on the second random number and the symbol based on the first random number is performed, the second random number is not determined without determining the symbol based on the first random number. It is advantageous for the player that only the determination of the symbol based on is performed.
As described above, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to give a new gameability that the player's degree of advantage in the subsequent determination of the symbol differs according to the symbol determined based on the second random number. This can increase the interest of the player.

(2) In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the gaming state is determined with a low probability gaming state in which the jackpot symbol is determined with a predetermined probability, and with a probability that the jackpot symbol is higher than the predetermined probability. A non-short game state in which a game ball can enter at a predetermined frequency into any one of the first start area and the second start area, and The game state setting means (main CPU 101) can be set to any one of the short-time game state in which the game ball is likely to enter the starting area more than the non-short-time game state, and the game state is set to the high game state by the game state setting means. When the symbol is determined based on the first random number in the case of being set to at least one of the probabilistic gaming state and the short-time gaming state, it is determined by the variation time determining means. That change time may be set to be longer than the variation time determined by the variation time determining means when the symbol is determined based on the second random number.
(3) Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the gaming state is set to at least one of the high probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state by the gaming state setting means, the gaming state is The symbol determination by the first symbol determination means or the second symbol determination means can be continued until a predetermined number of times, and when the game state is set, an indication is made regarding a specific number of times smaller than the predetermined number of times. At the same time, after performing the suggestion, on the condition that the number of symbols determined by the second symbol determining unit is greater than the specified number of times, the effect executing unit (sub CPU 301, effect display device 21 for performing predetermined notification) ) May be provided.

  According to the present invention, the player's interest can be obtained by providing a new gameability after adopting the gameability of simultaneously processing the hold related to the first start winning opening and the hold related to the second start winning opening. It is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the game performance.

It is an external appearance perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is an external appearance perspective view of the state which opened the front door of the pachinko machine. It is the front schematic diagram of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the jackpot random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the special symbol random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the special electric accessory operating table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the game state setting table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the determination table for normal game states of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the decision table for the high probability short game state of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the hit determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the normal symbol fluctuation pattern determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the special 1st start winning opening release control table of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer interruption process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the sensor detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the gate detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the 1st start winning opening detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the 2nd start winning opening detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special figure related control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the fluctuation | variation start process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the fluctuation pattern determination process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the fluctuation | variation stop process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the post-stop process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special game control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the small hit game control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special game completion | finish process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the common figure relevant control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal symbol change start process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process after the normal symbol stop in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the movable piece control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation law of the 1st special figure in the high probability time short game state of a pachinko machine, and a 2nd special figure. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation production of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation production of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the change production in the normal game state of a pachinko machine, and an example of a specific production. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer interruption process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the game state designation | designated command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the fluctuation pattern command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the specific effect execution process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine.

DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
(External configuration of pachinko machine P)
The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a pachinko machine P that uses a game ball as a game medium. Although not specifically shown, in the game hall where the pachinko machine P is installed, a plurality of pachinko machines P are arranged side by side in a game machine installation area called an island, and a game for lending game balls A ball lending device is installed adjacent to each pachinko machine P. Each pachinko machine P is connected to a corresponding game ball lending device R.
The game ball lending apparatus R can insert a storage medium (card) in which value information necessary for inserting bills and lending game balls is stored. Then, after a bill is inserted (or a card is inserted) into the game ball lending device R, a predetermined operation is performed on the pachinko machine P, so that the game ball lending device R receives the game ball lending. It can be done.

  The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is a rectangular frame body fixed to an island as shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2, and a machine frame 1 having a hollow portion (not particularly shown), A main body frame 2 which is a quadrangular frame body which is attached to the machine frame 1 by a hinge mechanism (not shown in particular) so as to be freely opened and closed, and has a hollow portion (not shown in particular), and the main body frame 2 includes a front door 3 that is attached to a hinge mechanism (not shown) in a freely openable / closable manner and has an opening (not shown) on the front.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a speaker as an audio output device 10 is provided at the lower left portion of the machine casing 1. A game board 11 for forming a game area 12 is accommodated in the hollow portion of the main body frame 2. The front door 3 has a transparent plate 4 that covers the opening, an upper plate 6 and a receiving plate 7 that are positioned below the transparent plate 4 and can receive a game ball, and are attached to the right side of the receiving plate 7. An operation handle 5 for performing a firing operation and a speaker as the audio output device 10 attached one by one to the upper left and right of the transparent plate 4 are provided.

  In this pachinko machine P, when the main body frame 2 is closed with respect to the machine frame 1 and the front door 3 is further closed, the transparent plate 4 is positioned in front of the game board 11 with a gap therebetween. Thereby, the game board 11 located behind can be visually recognized through the transparent plate 4.

  In addition, game balls lent out by the game ball lending device R and prize balls paid out from the pachinko machine P are guided to the upper plate 6. The upper plate 6 can receive a predetermined amount of game balls. When the upper plate 6 is filled with game balls, the game balls that are lent out or dispensed thereafter are guided to the tray 7. It is like that. Further, although not particularly shown, a bottom surface of the tray 7 is provided with a discharge hole for discharging a stored game ball and an opening / closing plate capable of opening and closing the discharge hole. In the normal state, the discharge hole is closed by the opening / closing plate, but when the opening / closing lever 8 (see FIG. 1) attached to the opening / closing plate is moved laterally, the opening / closing plate also moves in the same direction and discharged. The hole is opened. Thereby, the game ball can be dropped from the discharge hole and discharged out of the tray 7.

  The operation handle 5 is formed so that the player can rotate it in a predetermined direction. When the player rotates the operation handle 5, the game ball received in the upper plate 6 is sent to the launching device (not shown in particular), with the strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the operation handle 5, A game ball is launched toward the game area 12 by the launching device. The game balls thus fired are guided by a pair of rails 13 a and 13 b fixed to the game board 11 and rise to reach the game area 12.

Here, the game area 12 is fixed to the game board 11 in the space formed between the game board 11 and the transparent plate 4 with the main body frame 2 and the front door 3 closed with respect to the machine frame 1. It is a portion that is partitioned into a substantially circular shape by a pair of rails 13a and 13b, and is an area where game balls can flow down.
As shown in FIG. 3, the game area 12 includes a first game area 12a which is a left area when viewed from the player facing the pachinko machine P, and a right area when viewed from the player facing the pachinko machine P. And the second game area 12b. These two game areas 12 have different entrance possibilities for game balls depending on the firing strength of the launching device. Specifically, when the firing strength of the launching device is less than a predetermined strength (intensity that does not allow the game ball launched by the launching device to reach the highest point of the game region 12), the game ball is in the first game region. Enter 12a. On the other hand, when the firing strength of the launching device is equal to or higher than a predetermined strength (intensity at which the game ball launched by the launching device can reach the highest point of the game area 12), the game ball is in the second game area 12b. Enter.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, in this game area 12, there are a windmill and a large number of nails for irregularly flowing the game ball, a general winning port 14 through which the game ball can enter, and a start. The first start winning opening 15 and the second start winning opening 16 as areas, a gate 20 through which a game ball can pass, an attacker device 17 that operates by satisfying predetermined conditions, and guides the game ball outside the game area 12 An out port 19 and an effect display device 21 as an effect device that produces an effect as the game progresses are provided.
In addition, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is provided with a normal first start winning opening 15a not provided with a movable piece 15d, which will be described later, as a first starting winning opening 15, and a special first provided with a movable piece 15d. There are two 1-start winning ports 15b.

As shown in FIG. 3, the general winning opening 14 is provided in the lower left part of the gaming area 12, and when a game ball enters the general winning opening 14, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out.
In addition, the installation position of the general winning opening 14 is not particularly limited.

Normally, the first start winning opening 15a is provided at a position slightly lower than the center of the game area 12, as shown in FIG. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the special first start winning opening 15b is normally provided below the first starting winning opening 15a. Then, both the game balls flowing down the first game area 12a and the game balls flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the normal first start winning opening 15a and the special first start winning opening 15b. It has become.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3, the second start winning opening 16 is provided at the lower left of the special first starting winning opening 15b (that is, below the first game area 12a). Therefore, the game balls flowing down the first game area 12a can enter the second start winning opening 16, and the game balls flowing down the second game area 12b can hardly enter. .

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the special first start winning opening 15b is provided with a movable piece 15d (normal electric accessory) that can be opened and closed. When the movable piece 15d is closed, the special first start winning opening 15b is in a closed state, and it is impossible or difficult to enter a game ball into the special first starting winning opening 15b. On the other hand, when the movable piece 15d is opened, the special first start winning opening 15b is opened, and the movable piece 15d functions as a guide member for guiding the game ball toward the special first start winning opening 15b. This makes it easy to enter the game ball into the special first start winning opening 15b.
Further, the configuration of the movable piece 15d is not particularly limited, and for example, a pair of blade members that rotate in the left-right direction around an axis orthogonal to the game board 11 to open and close the special first start winning opening 15b. (See FIG. 3), or may be configured by a lid member that pivots back and forth about a horizontal axis to open and close the special first start winning opening 15b, or slides up and down in the special direction. You may comprise by the shutter member which opens and closes 1 start winning opening 15b. Further, the movable piece 15d is not provided in the special first start winning opening 15b, but is provided in the second start winning opening 16, so that the difficulty of entering the game ball into the second start winning opening 16 is changed. It may be.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, since the first start winning opening 15 and the second starting winning opening 16 are configured and installed as described above, the game ball is always in the first position during the game. If the launching device is operated with such a launch intensity as to enter the game area 12a (that is, if the game ball is launched so that the game ball enters the first game area 12a), the game ball will enter any start winning opening. It is possible to enter the ball. Moreover, by setting it as the above-mentioned installation position, it becomes easy for a game ball to enter any starting winning opening.
In addition, the installation position of the 1st start winning opening 15 and the 2nd starting winning opening 16 is not specifically limited, The game ball which flows down the 1st game area | region 12a can enter into the 1st starting winning opening 15. Although the game ball flowing down the second game area 12b is installed at a position where it can hardly enter, the second start winning opening 16 can enter the game ball flowing down the second game area 12b. The game ball flowing down the first game area 12a may be installed at a position where it can hardly enter.

When a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 (normally the first start winning opening 15a, special first start winning opening 15b) or the second start winning opening 16, the award ball is paid out and predetermined. A lottery for determining one special symbol from a plurality of special symbols is performed. Each special symbol is associated with various gaming profits, and according to the determined special symbol type, it is possible to receive gaming profits such as execution of special games advantageous to the player, setting of a predetermined gaming state, etc. It is like that.
It should be noted that the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the game balls entering the first start prize opening 15 or the second start prize opening 16 is not particularly limited as long as it is one or more, and any number is acceptable. Good. In addition, a start winning port (special first start winning port 15b) provided with the movable piece 15b and a start winning port not provided with the movable piece 15b (normally the first start winning port 15a, the second start winning port 16). The number of prize balls may be the same or different.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the gate 20 is provided above the center position in the height direction in the first game area 12a. When the game ball passes through the gate 20, a lottery of normal symbols, which will be described later, is performed. When the result of the lottery is a win, the movable piece 15d provided in the special first start winning opening 15b is opened for a predetermined time.

As shown in FIG. 3, the attacker device 17 is provided below the special first start winning opening 15 b and slightly below the right side of the second starting winning opening 16. The attacker device 17 includes a large winning opening 18 through which a game ball can enter and an open / close door 18b that opens and closes the large winning opening 18. In the normal state, since the open / close door 18b is closed and the special winning opening 18 is closed, it is impossible to enter a game ball into the special winning opening 18, but the above-mentioned special game is executed. Then, the open / close door 18b is opened and the special winning opening 18 is opened, and the open / close door 18b functions as a tray member for guiding the game ball to the special winning opening 18, thereby allowing the game ball to enter the special winning opening 18. It becomes possible.
Further, when a game ball enters the special winning opening 18, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the out port 19 is provided at the lowermost part of the game area 12, and includes a general winning port 14, a first starting winning port 15 (normally first starting winning port 15 a, special first starting winning port). 15b), which accepts a game ball that has not entered either the second start winning opening 16 or the big winning opening 18; Then, the game ball received in the out port 19 is guided to the back side of the game board 11 and collected.

As shown in FIG. 3, the effect display device 21 is provided in the approximate center of the game area 12. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is used as the effect display device 21. The effect display device 21 is provided with a display unit 21a for displaying an image such as a moving image or a still image. The display unit 21a displays a background image and a predetermined effect mode. As part of this, the effect symbol 50 (dummy symbol) is variably displayed. And the result of the lottery mentioned later is notified to a player by the stop display mode of each production symbol 50.
The effect display device 21 is not limited to the liquid crystal display device, and for example, a drum-type display device that performs various displays using a plurality of drums with symbols on the outer periphery may be used.

The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment serves as an effect display device 21 as an effect device, a speaker as the above-described audio output device 10, and an effect illumination device 23 that produces an effect by emitting light in various colors and lighting patterns. Lamp (see FIG. 2).
In addition, as a production | presentation apparatus, it is not limited to these, For example, you may provide the production | presentation actor apparatus etc. which move with various timings and aspects.
In addition, an effect operating device 9 is provided at a position in front of the upper plate 6 that can be operated and switched by an operation performed by a player during a game or standby. The effect operation device 9 in this embodiment is composed of a circular ring-shaped frame that can be rotated and an operation button 9b that is fitted in the operation dial 9a and can be pressed. .

  As shown in FIG. 3, the first special symbol display device 30 is a device for displaying various situations regarding the game at the lower right portion of the game board 11 and outside the game area 12. A second special symbol display device 31, a first special symbol hold display device 38, a second special symbol hold display device 39, a normal symbol display device 32, and a normal symbol hold display device 33 are provided.

  In addition, as described above, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is electrically connected with the game ball lending device R. However, operations on the game ball lending device R such as lending a game ball and discharging a card are performed. The pachinko machine P accepts it. Therefore, in the pachinko machine P, as shown in FIG. 1, a value information display device 35 that displays value information (balance information) stored in the card, a ball lending button 36 that can be pressed, and a pressing operation And a card return button 37 that can be used.

(Configuration of control means of pachinko machine P)
Next, control means for controlling the game and effects of the pachinko machine P will be described.
The above-mentioned control means is composed of various control boards. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 100 for controlling the basic operation of the game of the pachinko machine P, the launch of the game ball and the prize ball A launch / payout control board 200 for controlling payout, a sub-control board 300 for controlling various effects, and a game ball lending apparatus control board 400 for relaying operations to the game ball lending apparatus R are provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 100 is connected to the launch / payout control board 200 and the sub control board 300, and the launch / payout control board 200 is connected to the game ball lending device control board 400. ing.
Further, the main control board 100 and the launch / payout control board 200 are connected to an external information terminal board 500 for outputting various information on the progress of the game to the outside of the pachinko machine P (for example, a hall computer in a game hall). Has been.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the launch / payout control board 200 controls both the launching of the game balls and the payout of the prize balls. However, the board (launch control) Substrate) and a substrate (payout control substrate) for controlling the payout of prize balls may be provided separately.

  Further, although not particularly illustrated, a power supply board is connected to each board provided in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment. This power supply board is provided with a backup power supply. When the voltage value of the power supply supplied to the pachinko machine P is equal to or lower than a predetermined value, it is determined that the power is cut off, and a power cut signal is output to the main control board 100 .

The main control board 100 controls a game performed in the pachinko machine P. Specifically, the game ball is a first start winning opening 15 (normally a first starting winning opening 15a, a special first starting winning opening 15b). ) Or special figure game that is started when the player enters the second starting prize opening 16, a general game that starts when the game ball passes through the gate 20, a special game that is advantageous to the player, etc. To control.
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 100 includes a main CPU 101 for performing various arithmetic processes, a main ROM 102 for storing a control program for proceeding with the game, data and tables necessary for the game, and the like during the arithmetic process. Main RAM 103 used as a temporary storage area or the like.
The main CPU 101 reads out a control program stored in the main ROM 102 based on signals from detection sensors and timers to be described later, performs arithmetic processing, and controls various devices connected to the main CPU 101. A command is transmitted to another board based on the result of the arithmetic processing.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 100 has a general winning port detection sensor 14a for detecting that a gaming ball has entered the general winning port 14, and a gaming ball is normally input to the first start winning port 15a. A normal first start winning port detection sensor 15e for detecting that a ball has been entered, a special first start winning port detection sensor 15f for detecting that a game ball has entered the special first start winning port 15b, and a second start A second start winning port detection sensor 16a that detects that a game ball has entered the winning port 16, a big winning port detection sensor 18a that detects that a game ball has entered the big winning port 18, and a gate 20 A gate detection sensor 20a that detects that a game ball has passed and a fraud detection sensor 35 that detects magnetism and radio waves directed to the game board 11 are connected. The detection signals output from these detection sensors are input to the main control board 100.

Further, the main control board 100 includes a start prize opening solenoid 15c for opening and closing the movable piece 15d of the special first start prize opening 15b and an opening / closing door 18b for the special prize opening 18 as devices to be controlled. The winning prize solenoid 18c, the first special symbol display device 30, the second special symbol display device 31, the normal symbol display device 32, the first special figure hold display device 38, and the second special figure hold display device. 39 and the normal symbol hold display device 33 are connected.
The main control board 100 drives the solenoids to control the opening and closing of the special first start winning opening 15b and the big winning opening 18, and display control of each display device. .

  Although not shown in particular, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM similarly to the main control board 100, and is connected so as to be capable of bidirectional communication with the main control board 100. .

  As shown in FIG. 4, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a touch sensor 5 a that detects that a player has touched the operation handle 5 as an apparatus for controlling the launch of the game ball, and an operation of the operation handle 5. An operation volume 5b for detecting an angle (rotation angle), a launch stop switch 5c for stopping the launch of a game ball, and a ball feed for sending a game ball received in the upper plate 6 to a launch device (not shown) A solenoid 60 and a launch motor 61 that launches a game ball are connected. In addition, control signals output from the touch sensor 5a, the operation volume 5b, and the firing stop switch 5c are input to the firing / dispensing control board 200.

When control signals from the touch sensor 5a and the operation volume 5b are input to the launch / payout control board 200, control is performed to energize the ball feed solenoid 60 and the launch motor 61 to launch the game ball. On the other hand, when a control signal from the firing stop switch 5c is input to the launch / payout control board 200, the ball feed solenoid 60 and the launch motor 61 are deenergized to stop the launch of the game ball.
In addition, as a device for launching a game ball, a rotary solenoid may be used instead of the launch motor 61.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, a game ball stored in a game ball storage unit (not particularly shown) is awarded to the launch / payout control board 200 as a device for controlling the payout of game balls. A payout motor 62 that pays out as a ball is connected to a payout counting switch 63 that detects and counts out the paid game balls. Then, when the payout number control board 200 receives the payout number command transmitted from the main control board 100, the fired payout control board 200 pays out a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) based on the payout number command. Thus, the dispensing motor 62 is controlled. At this time, the number of game balls paid out is counted by the payout counting switch 63, and it is possible to determine whether or not a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) have been paid out.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 4, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a front door opening detection sensor 3 a that detects the open state of the front door 3, and a tray full tank detection sensor 7 a that detects a full tank state of the tray 7. , Is connected.

  When the front door opening detection sensor 3a detects that the front door 3 is opened, the front door opening detection sensor 3a outputs an opening detection signal to the firing / dispensing control board 200. When the front door 3 is opened, the opening detection signal is output. Output continuously. Then, when the opening detection signal is input, the launch / payout control board 200 transmits a door opening command to the main control board 100. On the other hand, when the input of the opening detection signal stops, it is determined that the front door 3 is closed, and a door closing command is transmitted to the main control board 100.

  The saucer full tank detection sensor 7a is provided at a predetermined position of a guide passage for guiding the game ball to be paid out as a prize ball from the upper plate 6 to the saucer 7, and each time the game ball passes through the predetermined position, a detection signal is generated. It is output to the firing / dispensing control board 200. Then, when a predetermined amount or more of the game balls are stored in the tray 7 and become full, the game balls stay in the guide passage, and the detection signal is continuously output to the firing / dispensing control board 200. Become. The firing / dispensing control board 200 determines that the tray 7 is full when the detection signals are continuously input for a predetermined time, and transmits a tray full command to the main control board 100. On the other hand, when the continuous input of the detection signal to the firing / dispensing control board 200 is interrupted, it is determined that the full state of the tray 7 has been released, and a pan full tank release command is transmitted to the main control board 100. To do.

In this embodiment, as described above, the game ball lending apparatus control board 400 that relays the operation to the game ball lending apparatus R is connected to the launch / payout control board 200. In other words, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the launch / payout control board 200 is connected to the game ball lending apparatus R via the game ball lending apparatus control board 400.
Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a value information display device 35 and a ball lending switch 36 a that detects a pressing operation of the ball lending button 36 via the game ball lending device control board 400. A card return switch 37a that detects a pressing operation of the card return button 37 is connected.

When the ball lending button 36 is pressed, a detection signal output from the ball lending switch 36a is input to the launch / payout control board 200. A lending request signal for requesting lending is transmitted. Then, when the game ball lending device R receives the lending request signal, the game ball lending device R performs a process of subtracting predetermined value information from the stored value information and corresponds to the subtracted value information. Control is performed to pay out as many game balls as possible.
When the card return button 37 is pressed, a detection signal output from the card return switch 37a is input to the launch / payout control board 200. Send a return request signal requesting the return of the card. Then, when the game ball lending device R receives the return request signal, the game ball lending device R controls to eject the card.

The sub-control board 300 controls an effect executed during a game or standby.
As shown in FIG. 4, the sub control board 300 includes a sub CPU 301 that performs various arithmetic processes, a control program for executing an effect, a sub ROM 302 that stores data and tables necessary for executing the effect, and an arithmetic operation. And a sub-RAM 303 used as a temporary storage area or the like during processing, and are connected so as to be able to communicate in one direction from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300.
The sub CPU 301 reads out a control program stored in the sub ROM 302 based on a command transmitted from the main control board 100 and a signal from the timer, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the image display. A board (not shown), a voice control board (not shown) for controlling voice output, and an electric decoration control board (not shown) for controlling lighting. The command for production execution is transmitted.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the voice control board and the lighting control board are provided separately, but one board (voice lighting control board) that integrates the functions of these boards. ) And the board may control both sound output and lighting.

  In addition, the presentation display device 21 is connected to the sub control board 300 via the image control board, and the sound output device 10 is connected via the sound control board. Furthermore, the sub-control board 300 has a lighting operation 23, a rotation operation detection sensor 9c for detecting a rotation operation of the operation dial 9a, and a pressing operation for detecting a pressing operation of the operation button 9b via the illumination control board. The detection sensor 9d is connected.

  Although not particularly shown, the image control board includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, a VRAM, and the like. The ROM of the image control board stores image data such as symbols and backgrounds displayed on the effect display device 21. And based on the command transmitted from the sub control board 300, CPU stores the image data read from ROM in VRAM, and controls the image display by the effect display apparatus 21. FIG.

  Although not particularly shown, the sound control board includes a sound chip (CPU), a sound ROM, a RAM, and the like. The sound ROM stores sound data such as sound output from the sound output device 10 and BGM. The sound output from the sound output device 10 is controlled by storing the sound data read from the sound ROM in the RAM based on the command transmitted from the sub-control board 300.

  The illumination control board controls lighting of the effect lighting device 23 based on a command from the sub-control board 300. In addition, the illumination control board is a rotation operation detection signal output from the rotation operation detection sensor 9c based on the rotation operation of the operation dial 9a, or a press output from the press operation detection sensor 9d based on the pressing operation of the operation button 9b. When the operation detection signal is input, a predetermined command is transmitted to the sub control board 300.

(Outline of pachinko machine P games)
Next, games in the pachinko machine P of the present embodiment will be described based on various tables stored in the main ROM 102.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the special figure game and the ordinary figure game proceed in parallel. In addition, as the gaming state when proceeding with both of these games, a gaming state of either a low probability gaming state (so-called non-probability variation state) or a high probability gaming state (so-called probability variation state), a non-short-time gaming state, or a short-time gaming state Any game state that is a combination of any of the game states is set.
Specifically, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a gaming state that combines a low-probability gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a normal gaming state), or a combination of a high-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state. One of the gaming states (hereinafter referred to as a high probability short-time gaming state) is set.

Here, the low probability gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is set to a predetermined value by a jackpot lottery described later. In addition, the high probability gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot by a jackpot lottery is set to a higher value than the low probability gaming state. In other words, the jackpot lottery is easier to win in the high probability game state than in the low probability game state.
The non-time-saving gaming state is a gaming state in which the movable piece 15d is difficult to open (that is, the special first start winning opening 15b is not easily opened) and the game ball is difficult to enter the special first starting winning opening 15b. . In the short-time gaming state, the movable piece 15d is easier to open than the non-short-time gaming state (that is, the special first start winning opening 15b is easily opened), and the game ball enters the special first starting winning opening 15b. Easy gaming state.
Note that the normal gaming state is set immediately after factory shipment or in an initial state after resetting.

  In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, a game ball that is launched by a launching device (not shown) and flows down the game area 12 is a first start winning opening 15 (normally a first start winning opening 15a, a special first start winning prize). When entering the mouth 15b) or the second start winning opening 16, a jackpot lottery for determining a special symbol in which a game profit is associated with the player is performed. Then, when the jackpot is won by the jackpot lottery, a special game is executed in which the big prize opening 18 is opened and a game ball can be entered into the big prize opening 18, and after the special game is finished. The game state is set to the short game state with a high probability. That is, after the special game ends, the game state shifts to a high probability short game state.

This jackpot lottery is determined by various random numbers acquired when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, and the random numbers stored in the main ROM 102 are determined. This is done based on various tables for doing so.
Here, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is a jackpot random number used for determination of the jackpot lottery result, a special symbol random number used to determine the type of the special symbol, and a random number related to the jackpot lottery, and will be described later. It has a variation pattern random number used to determine the variation pattern command.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a hardware random number built in the main control board 100 is used as the above jackpot random number. The jackpot random number is updated according to a certain rule, and the random number sequence is automatically changed every time the random number sequence is completed, and the start value is changed every time the system is reset.
The variation pattern command is used to determine a variation pattern (variation time, mode) of a variation effect that is executed when a lottery lottery result is notified. The random numbers used for determining the variation pattern are not limited to those described above, and other random numbers may be used in addition to the random numbers, for example.

When a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, the above random number value is acquired and each random number value is stored in the reserved storage area of the main RAM 103. ing.
The reserved storage area includes a first reserved storage area for storing each random number value (hereinafter referred to as a first special figure random number) acquired by entering a game ball into the first start winning opening 15, and 2 Consists of a second reserved storage area for storing each random number value (hereinafter referred to as a second special figure random number) acquired by entering a game ball into the start winning opening 16. Each of these reserved storage areas is composed of a total of four storage units from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, and a total of four sets of first special figure random numbers and a total of four second special figure random numbers. It is possible to memorize a set.

  Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, the first special figure random number is stored in order from the first storage unit of the first reserved storage area. It has become. For example, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 in a state where the first special figure random number is not stored in any storage unit of the first holding storage area, it is acquired as a trigger. The first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit of the first reserved storage area. Further, in the state where the first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit of the first holding storage area, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, it is acquired as a trigger. The first special figure random number is stored in the second storage unit of the first reserved storage area. In the state where the first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit and the second storage unit of the first reserved storage area, if a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, The first special figure random number acquired at the opportunity is stored in the third storage unit of the first reserved storage area. In addition, when a first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit of the first reserved storage area, The first special figure random number acquired at the opportunity is stored in the fourth storage unit of the first reserved storage area. Then, in the state where the first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first reserved storage area, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, The first special figure random number related to the sphere is not stored.

Similarly, when a game ball enters the second start winning opening 16, the second special figure random number is stored in order from the first storage unit of the second reserved storage area. Since the specific storage process is the same as that for storing the first special figure random number described above, a description thereof will be omitted.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of first special figure random numbers stored in the first reserved storage area (hereinafter referred to as the first special figure reserved number) is the first special figure reserved number counter ( The number of sets of second special figure random numbers (hereinafter referred to as the second special figure holding number) stored in the second holding storage area is stored in the second special figure holding number counter (not shown). (Not shown in particular).
As will be described later, the stored first special figure random number and the second special figure random number are read from the holding storage area at the time of the jackpot lottery, but the jackpot lottery is not performed during the special game described later. During the special game, the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number acquired when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16 is held until the special game is finished. It remains stored in the storage area. As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, these start winning holes and nails are arranged so that the game balls can easily enter both the first start winning opening 15 and the second starting winning opening 16. Since both the first special figure random number and the second special figure random number are easy to be stored, at the end of the special game, it is almost certainly possible to store all the storage units (first storage) in each reserved storage area. The first special figure random number and the second special figure random number are stored in the first to fourth storage units).

And the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is executed when the jackpot random number determination table 110 for determining the result of the jackpot lottery, the special symbol random number determination table 111 for determining the type of the special symbol, when the jackpot is won A special electric accessory operating table 112 for controlling a small hit game executed when winning a special game or a small win, a game state setting table 113 for setting a game state after the end of the special game, And a variation pattern command determination table for determining a variation pattern command.
Note that the table related to the jackpot lottery or the like is not limited to these, and if it is necessary to make a determination or determination based on a random number, a table may be provided as appropriate.

The jackpot random number determination table 110 is for determining the result of the jackpot lottery as described above. As shown in FIGS. 5A to 5D, the first special figure random number in the low probability gaming state. The first jackpot random number determination table 110a that is referred to when determining the result of the jackpot lottery based on the game, and the case where the result of the jackpot lottery is determined based on the first special figure random number in the high probability gaming state. A second jackpot random number determination table 110b, a third jackpot random number determination table 110c that is referred to when determining a jackpot lottery result based on the second special figure random number in the low probability gaming state, and a high probability gaming state. And a fourth jackpot random number determination table 110d that is referred to when determining the result of the lottery lottery based on the second special figure random number.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one jackpot random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 65535. The jackpot random number determination table 110 according to the game state when the winning prize opening where the game ball has entered and the jackpot lottery starts (that is, when the jackpot determination is performed) is selected and acquired. Based on the random number and the selected jackpot random number determination table 110, the result of the jackpot lottery is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, according to the first jackpot random number determination table 110a, when the jackpot random number is 10001 to 10655, it is determined to be a jackpot, and other jackpot random numbers (0 to 10000, 10656 to 65535) are determined. ) Is determined to be lost. Therefore, the winning probability of the jackpot in the first jackpot random number determination table 110a is approximately 1/100.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, according to the second jackpot random number determination table 110b, when the jackpot random number is 10001 to 16553, it is determined to be a jackpot, and other jackpot random numbers (0 to 10000, 16554). ˜65535), it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot winning probability in the second jackpot random number determination table 110b is approximately 1/10.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5C, according to the third jackpot random number determination table 110c, when the jackpot random number is 10001 to 10655, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when the jackpot random number is 16554 to 46028, If it is determined to be a small hit, and other than the big hit determined random numbers (0 to 10,000, 10656 to 16553, 46029 to 65535), it is determined to be lost. Accordingly, in the third jackpot random number determination table 110c, the winning probability for the jackpot is approximately 1/100, and the winning probability for the jackpot is approximately 45/100.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5D, according to the fourth jackpot random number determination table 110d, it is determined that the jackpot random number is 10001 to 16553, and the jackpot random number is 16554 to 46028. It is determined as small hit, and it is determined as lost when it is a big hit determined random number (0-10000, 46029-65535) other than this. Accordingly, in the fourth big hit random number determination table 110d, the big win probability is about 1/10 and the small win probability is about 45/100.
Thus, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the winning probability for jackpot is set to be about 10 times higher in the high probability gaming state than in the low probability gaming state. Yes. In addition, if a big win lottery is performed based on the second special figure random number, a small win is won, but if a big win lottery is performed based on the first special figure random number, the small win is not won Is set to

As described above, the special symbol random number determination table 111 is for determining the type of the special symbol, and as shown in FIGS. 6A to 6C, the big bonus is won by the first special symbol random number. The first special symbol random number determination table 111a referred to in the case, the second special symbol random number determination table 111b referred to when the big winner is won by the second special symbol random number, and the small bonus is won by the second special symbol random number And a third special symbol random number determination table 111c that is referred to in the case.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one special symbol random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 199. Then, when winning the jackpot or the jackpot by the above jackpot lottery, the winning winning opening where the game ball has entered and the special symbol random number determination table 111 according to the result of the jackpot lottery are selected and acquired. The special symbol type is determined on the basis of the special symbol random number and the selected special symbol random number determination table 111.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, two types of special symbols (X1, X) are determined as special symbols (hereinafter referred to as jackpot symbols) that are determined when the jackpot is won (that is, the determination result of the jackpot is obtained). X2) is provided, and a special symbol (Y) is selected as a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as a small symbol) determined when winning a small hit (that is, a determination result of the small hit is obtained) Are provided, and two types of special symbols (Z1, Z2) are provided as special symbols (hereinafter referred to as “losing symbols”) determined in the case of losing.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, according to the first special symbol random number determination table 111a, when the special symbol random number is 0 to 159, the jackpot symbol X1 is determined, and the special symbol random number is 160 to 199. The jackpot symbol X2 is determined. That is, in the first special symbol random number determination table 111a, the probability that the jackpot symbol X1 is determined is 80%, and the probability that the jackpot symbol X2 is determined is 20%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, according to the second special symbol random number determination table 111b, when the special symbol random number is 0 to 39, the jackpot symbol X1 is determined and the special symbol random number is 40 to 199. If it is, the jackpot symbol X2 is determined. That is, in the second special symbol random number determination table 111b, the probability that the jackpot symbol X1 is determined is 20%, and the probability that the jackpot symbol X2 is determined is 80%.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the jackpot is won by the second special figure random number, the jackpot symbol X2 is determined more easily than the case where the jackpot is won by the first special figure random number. Is set to
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the same jackpot symbol is determined in any special symbol random number determination table 111, but the invention is not limited to this. Different jackpot symbols may be determined at.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6C, according to the third special symbol random number determination table 111c, the special symbol random number is any value (that is, the special symbol random number is 0 to 199). M) A small winning symbol Y is always determined.

In addition, when the big win lottery based on the first special symbol random number results in a loss, the lost symbol Z1 is determined without performing the lottery based on the special symbol random number. In addition, when the big win lottery based on the second special symbol random number results in a loss, the lost symbol Z2 is determined without performing the lottery based on the special symbol random number.
In other words, the special symbol random number determination table 111 is referred to only when a big win or a small win is won, and is not referred to when lost.
In addition, the special symbol random number judgment table 111 that is referred to when the jackpot lottery based on the first special figure random number is lost, the special symbol that is referred to when the jackpot lottery based on the second special figure random number is lost A symbol random number determination table 111 may be provided, and the lost symbol may be determined based on the special symbol random number determination table 111 and the special symbol random number even in the case of a loss.

  As described above, the special electric accessory operating table 112 is for controlling a special game that is executed when a big win is won or a small win game that is executed when a small win is won. This is referred to for operating the special winning opening solenoid 18c during the small hit game. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7A to 7C, as the special electric accessory operating table 112, the first operating table 112a referred to when the jackpot symbol X1 is determined; A second operation table 112b that is referred to when the jackpot symbol X2 is determined and a third operation table 112c that is referred to when the jackpot symbol Y is determined are provided.

Specifically, when the jackpot symbol X1 is determined, as shown in FIG. 7A, the special game is executed with reference to the first operation table 112a. According to the first operation table 112a, the game ends when the condition that either the winning prize opening 18 is released for 29.0 seconds or eight game balls enter the winning prize opening 18 is satisfied. Round game is executed 4 times. In addition, during the execution of each round game, the big prize opening 18 is opened only once, and the time (that is, the interval time) for closing the big prize opening 18 between each round game is set to 1.0 second.
In this special game, a game ball can be entered into the big prize opening 18 during each round game, so that a predetermined number of expected balls can be obtained.

When the jackpot symbol X2 is determined, as shown in FIG. 7B, the special game is executed with reference to the second operation table 112b. According to the second operation table 112b, the game ends when the condition that either the winning prize opening 18 is released for 29.0 seconds or eight game balls enter the winning prize opening 18 is satisfied. Round game is executed 8 times. In addition, during the execution of each round game, the big prize opening 18 is opened only once, and the time (that is, the interval time) for closing the big prize opening 18 between each round game is set to 1.0 second.
Since the number of round games in this special game is larger than the number of round games in the special game related to the jackpot symbol X1, the expected value of the winning ball that can be acquired is larger than that of the special game related to the jackpot symbol X1. .
Here, as described above, when the jackpot is won by the second special figure random number, the jackpot symbol X2 having a larger expected value of the winning ball than the case where the jackpot is won by the first special figure random number is larger. It is set so that it can be easily determined. Therefore, in the jackpot lottery based on the game ball entering the second start winning port 16, more prize balls are obtained than the jackpot lottery based on the game ball entering the first start winning port 15. The possibility of being able to do it (that is, the possibility of obtaining a large gaming profit) is high.

  When the small winning symbol Y is determined, the small winning game is executed with reference to the third operation table 112c, as shown in FIG. 7C. According to the third operation table 112c, the special winning opening 18 is opened twice for 0.1 seconds continuously every 0.1 seconds. If eight game balls enter the big winning opening 18 during the small hit game, the small winning game is ended, but the big winning opening 18 is opened during the small hit game in a total of 0.2. Because it is seconds, it is extremely difficult for a player to win a prize ball.

The game state setting table 113 is for setting a game state after the end of the special game when the special game is executed. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the gaming state after the end of the special game is determined according to the special symbol type determined by the jackpot lottery.
Then, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, as the gaming state setting table 113, a first state setting table referred to when the jackpot symbol X1 is determined 113a and a second state setting table 113b that is referred to when the jackpot symbol X2 is determined is provided.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, when the jackpot symbol X1 or X2 is determined, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the high probability gaming state, Set to the short-time gaming state. Then, the number of continuations of the high-probability gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “highly-probable number of times”) is set to 10 times, and the number of continuations of the short-time gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “short-time times”) is set to 10. That is, after the above-mentioned special game is over, the gaming state is set to the high probability short gaming state (transition to the high probability short gaming state), and the jackpot lottery based on the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number Until the result is derived 10 times, the short game state with high probability continues.
And, if the result of the ten jackpot lottery wins or loses without winning the jackpot while the high probability short-time gaming state continues, the gaming state is changed to the normal gaming state. .
Note that the above-mentioned high-accuracy count and short-time count are the maximum number of continuations at the time of setting one high-probability short-time gaming state. If you win a big hit before reaching the above-mentioned continuation count, The high probability short-time gaming state is set.

The variation pattern command determination table is for determining a variation pattern command as described above.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the special symbol is determined by the jackpot lottery as described above, the variation pattern command is determined based on the determination result. The determined variation pattern command is transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300, and the sub-control board 300 is based on the received variation pattern command, and is a specific example of the variation effect that informs the result of the jackpot lottery. A mode (for example, an image to be displayed on the display unit 21a) is determined. That is, the variation pattern command determines the variation time and mode (that is, variation pattern) of the variation effect.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a plurality of types of variation pattern commands are provided, and a variation time and a mode (variation pattern) are associated with each variation pattern command. Each variation pattern command is associated with a variation pattern command determination table. For each variation pattern command determination table, the type and determination ratio of the variation pattern command to be determined are set.

As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment is referred to in the normal gaming state (that is, the gaming state in which the non-short-time gaming state and the low-probability gaming state are combined) as the variation pattern command determination table. The normal gaming state determination table 114 and the high probability short gaming state determination table 115 referred to in the high probability short gaming state are provided.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one variation pattern random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 249. Based on the acquired variation pattern random number and the normal gaming state determination table 114 or the high probability short-time gaming state determination table 115, a variation pattern command is determined.

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, as the normal gaming state determination table 114, the first that is referred to when the variation pattern command is determined based on the first special figure random number. A normal gaming state determination table 114a and a second normal gaming state determination table 114b that are referred to when determining a variation pattern command based on the second special figure random number are provided.
In the normal gaming state determination table 114, a variation pattern command is defined in correspondence with the determined special symbol, the current number of reserved items, and the acquired variation pattern random number.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9A, according to the first normal gaming state determination table 114a, when the lost symbol Z1 is determined and the current number of holds is two or less, the variation pattern When the random number is 0 to 199, the fluctuation pattern command “00H” (the alphanumeric character with “H” at the end is associated with the fluctuation pattern “4 seconds fluctuation” (the fluctuation time is 4 seconds)) When a hexadecimal notation (hereinafter the same) is determined and the fluctuation pattern random number is 200 to 239, a fluctuation pattern command “01H” associated with a fluctuation pattern of “30 seconds fluctuation” (variation time is 30 seconds). Is determined, and the fluctuation pattern random number is 240 to 249, the fluctuation pattern command “ 2H "is determined.
In addition, when the lost symbol Z1 is determined and the current number of holdings is 3 or more, the fluctuation pattern random number is any value (that is, any value from 0 to 249). A variation pattern command “03H” associated with a variation pattern of “2 seconds variation” (variation time is 2 seconds) is determined.

  In addition, when the jackpot symbol X1 or X2 is determined, the variation associated with the variation pattern of “30 seconds variation” when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 169 regardless of the current number of holds. When the pattern command “31H” is determined and the variation pattern random numbers are 170 to 249, the variation pattern command “32H” associated with the variation pattern of “60 second variation” is determined.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9 (b), according to the second normal gaming state determination table 114b, when the lost symbol Z2 is determined, any variation pattern random number is used regardless of the current number of holdings. Even if it is a value, a variation pattern command “04H” associated with a variation pattern of “20-hour variation” (variation time is 20 hours) is always determined. In addition, when the jackpot symbol X1 or X2 is determined, the variation associated with the variation pattern of “30 seconds variation” when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 169 regardless of the current number of holds. When the pattern command “31H” is determined and the variation pattern random numbers are 170 to 249, the variation pattern command “32H” associated with the variation pattern of “60 second variation” is determined. In addition, when the small winning symbol Y is determined, the fluctuation pattern of “fluctuation of 5 seconds” (fluctuation time is 5 seconds) is always used regardless of the value of the fluctuation pattern random number, regardless of the current number of holds. Is associated with the change pattern command “50H”.

Also, as shown in FIG. 10, as the high probability short-time gaming state determination table 115, a first high-probability short-time gaming state determination table 115a that is referred to when a variation pattern command is determined based on the first special figure random number. And a second high-probability short-time gaming state determination table 115b that is referred to when determining a variation pattern command based on the second special figure random number.
In the high-probability short-game state determination table 115, the determined special symbol and the number of changes after the end of the special game (that is, the number of changes since the transition to the high-probability short-game state) are shown. The variation pattern command is determined in accordance with the number of times (hereinafter referred to as the high-precision time-short number of times) and the obtained variation pattern random number.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10 (a), according to the first high-probability short-time gaming state determination table 115a, when the loss symbol Z1 is determined, the high-accuracy short-time number is the first or second time. In this case, the fluctuation pattern command “10H” associated with the fluctuation pattern “91 seconds fluctuation” (the fluctuation time is 91 seconds) is always determined regardless of the value of the fluctuation pattern random number. Is the third time, the fluctuation pattern command “11H” associated with the fluctuation pattern “81 seconds fluctuation” (the fluctuation time is 81 seconds) is always determined regardless of the value of the fluctuation pattern random number. When the short time count is the fourth time, the fluctuation pattern always associated with the fluctuation pattern of “71 seconds fluctuation” (variation time is 71 seconds) regardless of the value of the fluctuation pattern random number. When the command “12H” is determined and the number of times of high accuracy time is short, the fluctuation pattern “61 seconds fluctuation” (variation time is 61 seconds) is always associated with any value of the fluctuation pattern random number. When the obtained variation pattern command “13H” is determined and the number of times of high accuracy time is 6th, the variation pattern “variation of 51 seconds” (variation time is 51 seconds) is always used regardless of the value of the variation pattern random number. When the fluctuation pattern command “14H” associated with is determined and the high-accuracy time / short time count is the seventh, the fluctuation pattern random number is always “41 seconds fluctuation” (the fluctuation time is 41 seconds). When the variation pattern command “15H” associated with the variation pattern is determined, and the number of times of high accuracy time is 8th, the variation pattern random number is always set to any value. When the variation pattern command “16H” associated with the variation pattern of “31 seconds variation” (variation time is 31 seconds) is determined and the high-accuracy time count is the ninth, the variation pattern random number is any value. However, when the variation pattern command “17H” associated with the variation pattern of “21 seconds variation” (variation time is 21 seconds) is determined and the high-accuracy time count is the 10th, the variation pattern random number is any value. Even in this case, the variation pattern command “18H” associated with the variation pattern of “11 seconds variation” (variation time is 11 seconds) is surely determined.

  When the jackpot symbol X1 or X2 is determined, the variation pattern of “11-second variation” is associated when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 124, regardless of the current number of high-precision times. When the variation pattern command “33H” is determined and the variation pattern random number is 125 to 249, the variation pattern command “34H” associated with the variation pattern of “12 seconds variation” (variation time is 12 seconds). Is determined.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, according to the second high-probability short-time gaming state determination table 115b, when the lost symbol Z2 is determined, the variation pattern regardless of the current high-precision short-time number. Regardless of the value of the random number, the variation pattern command “05H” associated with the variation pattern “variation of 10 seconds” (variation time is 10 seconds) is always determined. Also, even when the jackpot symbol X1 or X2 is determined, regardless of the current number of times of high accuracy time, the fluctuation pattern random number is always associated with the fluctuation pattern of “10-second fluctuation”. The variation pattern command “35H” is determined. In addition, even when the small winning symbol Y is determined, the fluctuation pattern of “10-second fluctuation” is always associated regardless of the value of the fluctuation pattern random number, regardless of the current number of times of high accuracy time. The variation pattern command “51H” is determined.
That is, when a big win lottery based on the second special figure random number is performed in the high probability short-time gaming state, regardless of the result of the lottery (that is, whether it is a lose, a small hit or a big win), the fluctuation The time is 10 seconds. In other words, in the high probability short-time gaming state, the variation time determined based on the game ball entering the second start winning opening 16 is always constant. Note that the variation time in this case is not necessarily set to be the same regardless of the lottery result, and may be set to be substantially the same.

In addition, as described above, when the result of the jackpot lottery based on the first special figure random number in the high-probability short-time gaming state is lost, the variation time of the first special figure is set according to the high-precision short-time number. (See FIG. 10A).
Here, the variation time at the second time to the tenth time of the high-accuracy short time is all based on the second special figure random number from the time point until the high-probability short-time gaming state ends (that is, up to the tenth time of the high-probability short time) The value is slightly longer than the total variation time when it is assumed that the variation production based on the result of the jackpot lottery has been performed. For example, when the high-precision short-time count is the third time, a total of eight variations are displayed from that time until the high-probability short-time gaming state ends (that is, the third to the tenth times). 2 In the case of a fluctuating effect based on the result of the big hit lottery using special figure random numbers, the total fluctuation time is 80 seconds (= 10 seconds × 8), so 81 seconds that is 1 second longer than this varies. It is set as time. Therefore, when the result of the big hit lottery based on the first special figure random number is a loss and the high probability time count is the third time, the variation time is 81 seconds.
In other words, in the high-probability short-time gaming state, the variation time when the jackpot lottery result based on the first special figure random number is a loss is less than the one fluctuation time determined by the second special figure random number. It is set to be long.

  The variation pattern command determined as described above is transmitted to the sub-control board 300, and a specific aspect of the variation effect is determined based on the variation pattern command. Then, the variation effect is executed according to the specific mode determined in this way. As described above, the variation time set for the variation pattern corresponding to each variation pattern command notifies the result of the jackpot lottery. It is the execution time of the entire variation effect.

  Moreover, based on the variation time determined as described above, the effect display device 21 performs the variation effect, and the special symbol display device (the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31) has a special effect. The symbols are displayed in a variable manner. More specifically, when the starting winning opening into which the game ball has entered is the first starting winning opening 15, the first special symbol display device 30 blinks and displays the game ball during the determined variation time. In the case where the balled start winning opening is the second starting winning opening 16, the second special symbol display device 31 is displayed blinking during the determined variation time. Then, after the fluctuation time has elapsed, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed.

Further, here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the special game is not executed, and the special symbols are displayed by the first special symbol display device 30 and the second special symbol display device 31. If there is no jackpot lottery based on the first special figure random number and the second special figure random number.
When the special symbol variation display is being performed by the first special symbol display device 30 and the special symbol variation display is not being performed by the second special symbol display device 31, the second special symbol random number is used. If the lottery of the jackpot is possible and the special symbol variation display is being performed by the second special symbol display device 31 and the special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display device 30 is not being performed, the first A jackpot lottery is possible based on special figure random numbers.
That is, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, the special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display device 30 and the special symbol variation display by the second special symbol display device 31 are simultaneously performed. If the first special symbol random number is stored when the first special symbol display by the first special symbol display device 30 is completed, the next special symbol variation display is started by the first special symbol display device 30. When the second special symbol random number is stored when the special symbol variation display by the second special symbol display device 31 is completed, the next special symbol variation display is started by the second special symbol display device 31. Is done.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a special jackpot lottery is newly performed based on the second special figure random number during the special symbol fluctuation display by the first special symbol display device 30, the fluctuation display is performed. When the special symbol in the jackpot is a jackpot symbol (X1, X2) (that is, when the jackpot lottery that triggers the billing display is won in relation to the running variable display) As a result of the jackpot lottery performed, it is not possible to obtain a jackpot or jackpot win, and the lottery result is forcibly lost. In addition, when the big special lottery is performed based on the first special figure random number during the special symbol variation display by the second special symbol display device 31, the special symbol in the variation display is a big hit symbol In some cases, it is not possible to obtain a jackpot winning as a result of a newly won jackpot lottery, and the lottery result is forcibly lost.
Therefore, for example, when the jackpot is won based on the second special symbol random number and the special symbol variation display based on the jackpot winning is performed on the second special symbol display device 31, the first special symbol is newly added. When a big win lottery is performed based on a random number, the lottery result is lost. In addition, when the jackpot is won based on the first special figure random number, and the variable display of the special symbol based on the jackpot winning is performed on the first special symbol display device 30, the second special figure random number is newly added. When the big win lottery is performed based on the result, the lottery result is lost.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on either the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31, the lost symbol (Z1, When Z2) is in a variable display, the display of the lost symbol is forcibly stopped. In addition, when the small special symbol (Y) is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 31, even if the lost symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 30, the variation of the lost symbol is also displayed. The display is forcibly stopped.
On the other hand, when the losing symbol is displayed in a variable manner in either one of the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31 when the losing symbol is stopped and displayed. In this case, the variation display of the special symbol is not stopped, and the variation display is continuously performed. Further, when the jackpot symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 when the bonus symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 31, the variation display of the jackpot symbol is stopped. Instead, the variable display is continuously performed.
And in the pachinko machine P which concerns on this form, by determining the fluctuation | variation time as mentioned above and control of a fluctuation | variation display, the game property peculiar to a high probability time-short gaming state will be provided. The playability will be described in detail later.

Next, processing related to ordinary game will be described.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball launched by a launching device (not shown) and flowing down the game area 12 passes through the gate 20, the movable piece 15d of the special first start winning opening 15b is operated. Then, a normal symbol lottery for determining whether or not to open the movable piece 15d is performed. And, when winning by this normal symbol lottery, the movable piece 15d is opened and the special first start winning opening 15b is opened, so that it is easy to enter the game ball into the special first starting winning opening 15b. .
This normal symbol lottery is based on a winning random number acquired when the game ball passes through the gate 20 and a winning random number determination table 116 stored in the main ROM 102 for determining the random number. Done.

When the game ball passes through the gate 20, the above-described winning decision random number is acquired, and the random number value is stored in the usual figure storage area of the main RAM 103 with the upper limit being four. Specifically, this ordinary map storage area is composed of a total of four storage units from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, and is stored from the first storage unit in the order of passage through the gate 20. It has become. In addition, when the determined random numbers are already stored in several storage units, the determined random numbers are stored in the storage unit having the smallest number among the empty storage units. Then, if four winning random numbers are already stored in the usual figure storage area, even if the game ball passes through the gate 20, the winning decision random number related to this passage is not stored in the usual figure storage area. .
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a hardware random number built in the main control board 100 is used as the winning random number. This winning random number is updated according to a certain rule, and the random number sequence is automatically changed every time the random number sequence is completed, and the start value is changed every time the system is reset.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of random numbers determined per hit (hereinafter referred to as the “universal pending number”) stored in the usual figure holding storage area is a universal figure holding number counter (not particularly shown). To be remembered.

The winning determination random number determination table 116 is used for determining whether or not the winning symbol is determined by a normal symbol lottery. As shown in FIGS. The non-time reduction determination table 116a referred to in the normal gaming state) and the time reduction determination table 116b referred to in the time reduction gaming state (that is, the high probability time-short gaming state).
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the gate 20, one winning decision random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 65535. If the game state at the time when the normal symbol lottery is performed is a non-short-time game state, the non-time-short determination table 116a is selected, and the normal state is determined based on the acquired hit-determined random number and the selected non-short-time determination table 116a. A lottery of symbols is performed. Further, if the game state at the time of performing the normal symbol lottery is the short-time game state, the short-time determination table 116b is selected, and the normal symbol lottery is selected based on the acquired hit determination random number and the selected short-time determination table 116b. Is done.

According to the non-time reduction determination table 116a, it is determined that the winning random number is 1 and the winning determination random number (0, 2 to 65535) is determined to be lost. Therefore, the probability of winning in this non-time reduction determination table 116a is 1/65536.
Further, according to the time reduction determination table 116b, it is determined that the winning random number is 1 to 65000, and it is determined to be lost when the winning determination random number (0, 65001 to 65535) is other than this. Therefore, the probability of winning in the time determination table 116b is 65000/65536, that is, approximately 99/100.
In addition, a winning symbol is determined when the winning symbol is a winning symbol, and a lost symbol is determined when the winning symbol is lost.

  In addition, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has a normal symbol variation pattern determination table 117 and a special first start winning award as a table for determining a variation pattern of a normal symbol and controlling opening / closing of the movable piece 15b. An opening control table 118 and the like are provided.

The normal symbol variation pattern determination table 117 is for determining a variation pattern of a normal symbol. As described above, when the normal symbol lottery is performed by passing the game ball through the gate 20, the normal symbol variation pattern is determined based on the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 117.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, when the gaming state is the non-short-time gaming state, the variation time is determined to be 3 seconds, and when the gaming state is the time-short gaming state, the variation time is 1 Determined in seconds. When the variation time is determined, the normal symbol display device 32 (see FIG. 3) blinks during the determined variation time. When the winning symbol is determined by the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol display device 32 is turned on. When the lost symbol is determined as a loss, the normal symbol display device 32 is Turns off.
In the present specification, the blinking display of the normal symbol display device 32 is “normal symbol change”, the normal symbol display device 32 is turned on or off “normal symbol stop display”, and “normal symbol change stop”. , “Normal symbol fluctuation stop”.

The special first start winning opening opening control table 118 is referred to for controlling the operation of the movable piece 15d provided in the special first starting winning opening 15b.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when the normal symbol display device 32 is lit, the movable piece 15d of the special first start winning opening 15b opens and closes in a manner defined in the special first starting winning opening opening control table 118. It has become. Specifically, when the gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state, as shown in FIG. 13, the start winning opening solenoid 15c is energized for 0.2 seconds (= 0.2 seconds × 1 time). The movable piece 15d of the first start winning opening 15b is opened for 0.2 seconds. When the gaming state is the short-time gaming state, as shown in FIG. 13, the start winning opening solenoid 15c is energized for 5.8 seconds (= 2.9 seconds × 2 times). The movable piece 15d of the mouth 15b is opened for a total of 5.8 seconds.

  As described above, the conditions for opening and closing the special first start winning opening 15b are defined in the non-short-time gaming state and the short-time gaming state, respectively. The game ball is easier to enter the special first start winning opening 15b than in the non-time-saving game state. That is, in the short-time gaming state, as long as the game ball passes through the gate 20, lots of normal symbols are drawn one after another, and the special first start winning opening 15b is frequently opened. You will be able to win a chance to win a jackpot while suppressing the decrease in balls.

(Summary of the game progress in the pachinko machine P)
Next, the progress of the above-mentioned special map game, general game, and special game will be described with reference to flowcharts.
First, the main process of the main control board 100 will be described.
When power is supplied from the power supply board, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 101, and the main CPU 101 executes main processing shown in the flowchart of FIG.

In step 100, as the initialization process, the main CPU 101 reads a startup program from the main ROM 102 in response to power-on, initializes a flag stored in the main RAM 103, and transmits various types of information to the sub-control board 300. The command is stored in an effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 101.
In step 101, the main CPU 101 updates the initial value update random number for the special symbol random number that is referred to when the special symbol random number is updated. This special symbol random number initial value update random number is for determining the initial value of the special symbol random number. That is, the special symbol random number is updated using the initial value update random number for the special symbol random number at the time of starting the update as the initial value. Then, when the random number range is made one round, the special symbol random number is updated continuously with the initial value update random number for the special symbol random number at that time as an initial value. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 102.

  In step 102, the main CPU 101 updates a variation pattern random number that is a random number for determining a variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as a variation effect random number). When the process of step 102 is completed, the processes of step 101 and step 102 are repeatedly executed until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

Next, timer interrupt processing of the main control board 100 will be described.
A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (4 milliseconds in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 100, and is shown in the flowchart of FIG. Timer interrupt processing is executed.

In step 200, the main CPU 101 executes timer update processing for updating various timer counters. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 201.
Note that the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment employs a subtraction timer, and the timer counter is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt processing of the main control board 100 is executed, and the subtraction is stopped when it becomes 0. It has become.
In step 201, the main CPU 101 updates the special symbol random number. Specifically, the random number counter is updated by adding “1”, and when the added result exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to “0” and the random number counter makes one round. Updates the random number from the value of the initial value update random number for the special symbol random number at that time. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 202.

In step 202, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not there is an input to the gate detection sensor 20a, the normal first start winning port detection sensor 15e, the special first start winning port detection sensor 15f, and the second start winning port detection sensor 16a. Based on this, a process at the time of sensor detection for performing a predetermined process is executed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 203.
In step 203, the main CPU 101 executes special figure-related control processing for performing control related to special figure games and special games. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 204.

In step 204, the main CPU 101 executes a general map related control process for performing control related to the general game. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 205.
In step 205, the main CPU 101 executes error-related processing for performing control related to the occurrence and cancellation of various errors. Specifically, when the main control board 100 receives a door opening command based on opening of the front door 3 or a pan full command based on the full state of the pan 7, the main CPU 101 designates a corresponding error. A command (for example, a door opening designation command, a full tank designation command, etc.) is generated and stored (set) in the effect transmission data storage area. Further, when the main control board 100 does not receive the above-described command, the main CPU 101 generates a corresponding error release designation command (for example, a door closing designation command, a full tank release designation command, etc.) and transmits the effect. Store in the data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 206.

In step 206, detection signals from the general winning opening detecting sensor 14a, the normal first starting winning opening detecting sensor 15e, the special first starting winning opening detecting sensor 15f, the second starting winning opening detecting sensor 16a, and the large winning opening detecting sensor 18a. Is input to the main CPU 101, the main CPU 101 updates a prize ball counter provided corresponding to each detection signal, and performs a payout control for a payout number designation command corresponding to each detection signal. Transmit to the substrate 200. When a payout ball is paid out by the launch payout control board 200, a payout command is transmitted to the main control board 100 for each payout, and when the main CPU 101 receives the payout command, the main CPU 101 subtracts a prize ball counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 207.
In step 207, the main CPU 101 uses external information data for outputting the gaming state of the pachinko machine P to the outside of the pachinko machine P, and a start winning opening solenoid for opening and closing the movable piece 15d of the special first starting winning opening 15b. Data, special winning opening solenoid data for controlling the opening / closing of the special winning opening 18, various display devices (first special symbol display device 30, second special symbol display device 31, normal symbol display device 32, first special symbol hold) The display data etc. of the display device 38, the second special figure hold display device 39 and the normal symbol hold display device 33) are created. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 208.

  In step 208, the main CPU 101 executes a port output process for outputting a signal of each data created in step 207 and a command transmission process for transmitting a command stored in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the timer interrupt process of the main control board 100 is terminated.

Next, the sensor detection processing in step 202 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 300, the main CPU 101 executes a gate detection time process for drawing a normal symbol based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the gate 20. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 301.
In step 301, the main CPU 101 performs a first start winning opening detection process for performing a big hit lottery based on the fact that the game ball has passed the normal first starting winning opening 15a or the special first starting winning opening 15b. Run. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 302.
In step 302, the main CPU 101 executes a second start winning opening detection time process for performing a jackpot lottery based on the fact that the game ball has passed the second start winning opening 16. And the process at the time of sensor detection is complete | finished.

Next, the process at the time of gate detection in step 300 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 400, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a is input. And when it determines with the detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a not being input, the process at the time of gate detection is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a is input, the process proceeds to the next step 401.
In step 401, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the usual figure pending number counter (that is, the current figure pending number) is less than “4”. Then, when it is determined that the value is not less than “4” (that is, “4”), the process at the time of gate detection is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is less than 4, the process proceeds to the next step 402.

In step 402, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the usual figure hold number counter by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 403.
In step 403, the main CPU 101 obtains the current hit-determined random number and stores it in the general-purpose hold storage area, and ends the gate detection process.

Next, the process at the time of the first start winning opening detection in step 301 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 500, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal is normally input from the first start winning port detection sensor 15e or the special first starting winning port detection sensor 15f. And when it determines with the detection signal from neither of the 1st start winning opening detection sensor 15e and the special 1st starting winning opening detection sensor 15f being normally input, the process at the time of the 1st start winning opening detection is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal is input from either the first start winning port detection sensor 15e or the special first starting winning port detection sensor 15f, the process proceeds to the next step 501.
In step 501, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the first special figure hold count counter (that is, the first special figure hold count at the present time) is less than “4”. And when it determines with the said value not being less than "4" (namely, "4"), the process at the time of a 1st start winning opening detection is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is less than “4”, the process proceeds to the next step 502.

In step 502, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the first special figure reservation number counter by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 503.
In step 503, the main CPU 101 acquires the current jackpot random number and stores it in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 504.

In step 504, the main CPU 101 acquires the special symbol random number updated in step 201 described above, and stores it in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in which the jackpot random number is stored in step 503 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 505.
In step 505, the main CPU 101 acquires the fluctuation pattern random number updated in step 102 described above, and stores it in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in which the jackpot random number is stored in step 503 described above. From the above, the acquired jackpot random number, special symbol random number, and variation pattern random number are all stored in the storage unit of the same first storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 506.

  In step 506, the main CPU 101 generates a start winning command indicating that the first special figure random number has been stored, and stores it in the effect transmission data storage area. And the process at the time of a 1st start winning opening detection is complete | finished.

Next, the process at the time of the second start winning opening detection in step 302 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 600, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start winning prize detection sensor 16a. And when it determines with the detection signal from the 2nd start winning opening detection sensor 16a not being input, the process at the time of a 2nd starting winning opening detection is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the second start winning opening detection sensor 16a is input, the process proceeds to the next step 601.
In step 601, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the second special figure reservation number counter (that is, the current second special figure reservation number) is less than “4”. And when it determines with the said value not being less than "4" (namely, "4"), the 2nd start winning opening detection time process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is less than “4”, the process proceeds to the next step 602.

In step 602, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the second special figure holding number counter by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 603.
In step 603, the main CPU 101 acquires the current jackpot random number and stores it in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 604.

In step 604, the main CPU 101 acquires the special symbol random number updated in step 201 described above, and stores it in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area in which the jackpot random number is stored in step 603 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 605.
In step 605, the main CPU 101 acquires the fluctuation pattern random number updated in step 102 described above, and stores it in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area in which the jackpot random number is stored in step 603 described above. From the above, the acquired jackpot random number, special symbol random number, and variation pattern random number are all stored in the storage unit of the same second reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 606.

  In step 606, the main CPU 101 generates a start winning command indicating that the second special figure random number has been stored, stores it in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the second start winning opening detection process.

Next, the special figure related control process of step 203 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 700, the main CPU 101 loads the value of the execution phase data. This execution phase data indicates which of a plurality of functional modules (subroutines) constituting the special figure related control process is to be executed. Specifically, the execution phase data includes data “00” indicating execution of a special symbol variation process described later, data “01” indicating execution of a special game control process described later, and a small hit game control process described later. Data “02” indicating the execution of the game, and data “03” indicating the execution of the special game end process described later.
Then, based on the value of the execution phase data loaded in step 700 described above, the main CPU 101 performs special symbol variation processing (step 701), special game control processing (step 702), small hit game control processing (step 703) or special One of the game end processing (step 704) is executed. Then, the special figure related control process is terminated.

Next, the special symbol variation process of step 701 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 750, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “00” indicating execution of the special symbol variation process. If it is determined that the execution phase data is not “00”, the special symbol variation process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “00”, the process proceeds to the next step 751.
In step 751, the main CPU 101 executes a change start process. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 752.

In step 752, the main CPU 101 executes a change stop process. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 753.
In step 753, the main CPU 101 executes post-stop processing. Then, the special symbol variation process is terminated.

Next, the variation start process in step 751 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 800, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the second special figure random number is stored in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area, that is, whether or not the second special figure reserved number counter is “1” or more. judge. And when it determines with the 2nd special figure random number not being memorize | stored, it progresses to step 813. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second special figure random number is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 801.

In step 801, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as a second special figure) determined based on the second special figure random number is being displayed. If it is determined that the variable display is being performed, the process proceeds to step 813. On the other hand, if it is determined that the variable display is not being performed, the process proceeds to the next step 802.
In step 802, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the second special figure reservation number counter by “1” and executes a shift process of the second reservation storage area. Specifically, each random number stored in the first storage unit of the second reserved storage area is stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the second storage unit of the second reserved storage area -Each random number memorize | stored in the 4th memory | storage part is shifted to the memory | storage part with one small number. Thus, each random number stored in the second reserved storage area is used in a jackpot determination process, which will be described later, by so-called first-in first-out (FIFO). Then, the process proceeds to step 803.

In step 803, the main CPU 101 selects the jackpot random number determination table 110 corresponding to the current gaming state and the second special figure random number (that is, the type of the starting winning port is the second starting winning port 16). Based on the jackpot random number stored in the processing area in step 802, a jackpot determination process for deriving a jackpot lottery result is executed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 804.
In step 804, the main CPU 101 executes a second special figure determination process for determining the type of the second special figure. Specifically, if the lottery result in the above-described step 803 is a big hit, the second special symbol random number determination table 111b (see FIG. 6B) is selected, and the table and the above-described step 802 are selected. The jackpot symbol (that is, either X1 or X2) is determined based on the special symbol random number stored in the processing area. If the result of the lottery in step 803 is a small hit, the third special symbol random number determination table 111c (see FIG. 6C) is selected, and the table and the above-described step 802 are processed. The small hit symbol is determined based on the special symbol random number stored in the area. In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, the same small winning symbol (Y) is determined regardless of the value of the special symbol random number. Further, when the result of the lottery in the above-described step 803 is a loss, a lost symbol (Z2) is determined. Then, the data corresponding to the determined second special figure is stored in the second special figure temporary storage area of the main RAM 103. In the second special figure determination process, the current gaming state, that is, the gaming state at the time when the second special figure is determined is stored in the gaming state buffer. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 805.

In step 805, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the type of the second special figure determined in step 804 described above is a jackpot symbol or a small bonus symbol. If it is determined that neither the big winning symbol nor the small winning symbol is present (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 808. On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot symbol or the jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 806.
In step 806, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not data stored in a first special figure temporary storage area described later relates to a jackpot symbol.
Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the special symbol determined based on the first special figure random number (hereinafter referred to as the first special figure) and the second special figure can be variably displayed simultaneously. It has become. As described above, at the start of the variable display of the second special figure, the determined type of the second special figure (that is, the type of the second special figure to be stopped) is stored in the second special figure temporary storage area. Is done. Similarly, at the start of the variable display of the first special figure, the determined type of the first special figure (that is, the type of the first special figure to be stopped) is stored in the first special figure temporary storage area. In other words, the first special symbol temporary storage area stores the type of the first special graphic being variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 30, and the second special graphic temporary storage region stores the second special symbol display device. In 31, the type of the second special figure during the variable display is stored.
Therefore, in this step 806, when starting the variation display of the jackpot symbol or the jackpot symbol determined as the second symbol, the jackpot symbol determined as the first special symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display device 30. It is determined whether or not the display is variably displayed.
If it is determined that the above-mentioned data is not related to the jackpot symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 808. On the other hand, if it is determined that the above-mentioned data relates to the jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 807.

In step 807, the main CPU 101 rewrites the data related to the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol stored in the second special figure temporary storage area to data related to the lost symbol. That is, when the display of the variation of the second special figure is started during the variation display of the first special figure for which the jackpot symbol has been determined, when the jackpot symbol or the small bonus symbol is determined as the second special figure In this case, the jackpot symbol or the jackpot symbol is forcibly rewritten to a lost symbol.
As described above, after determining the type of the second special figure, after determining the type of the second special figure, instead of forcibly rewriting the determined jackpot symbol or the small bonus symbol into a lost symbol. In the first special symbol display device 30, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol determined as the first special symbol is variably displayed, and if it is determined that the jackpot symbol is variably displayed, the second special symbol display device 30 A losing symbol may always be determined as a figure type.
Then, the process proceeds to next Step 808.
In step 808, the main CPU 101 stores a symbol determination command indicating the type of the second special figure stored in the second special figure temporary storage area in the effect transmission data storage area. Specifically, when the type of the second special figure determined in the above-described step 804 (big hit symbol, small bonus symbol, or lost symbol) or when the forced rewriting is performed in the above-described step 807 The lost symbol is stored. As a result, the information related to the type of the second special figure is transmitted to the sub-control board 300 at the start of the variation effect. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 809.

In step 809, the main CPU 101 executes a variation pattern determination process for determining a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number stored in the processing area in step 802 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 810.
In step 810, the main CPU 101 sets variable display data for starting the variable display of the second special figure on the second special symbol display device 31. Thereby, the second special symbol display device 31 starts blinking display. Here, the blinking display means that “−” blinks at a predetermined interval in each display device.
In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the second special figure random number is stored in the second reserved storage area, the second special figure hold display device 39 is configured so as to recognize the second special figure hold number. Is displayed. Then, when the above-mentioned variable display of the second special figure is performed based on the second special figure random number, the second special figure holding number is reduced by one at the same time as the start of the variable display. The display of the 2 special figure hold display device 39 is controlled.
Then, the process proceeds to next Step 811.

In step 811, the main CPU 101 executes a time reduction number update process. Specifically, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the short-time game flag indicating that the current game state is the short-time game state is on. When it is determined that the short-time game flag is on, the short-time number storage area provided in the main RAM 103 is updated. In this short time storage area, the remaining number of changes until the short time gaming state ends is stored. Then, this stored remaining number of changes is decremented by “1”. Further, when the remaining number of changes becomes “0” due to the update of the remaining number of changes, a process of turning off the short-time game flag is also executed. If it is determined that the time-saving game flag is not on, the main CPU 101 does not perform any processing. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 812.
In step 812, the main CPU 101 executes a highly accurate number update process. Here, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a high game probability flag indicating that the current game state is a high probability game state is ON. If it is determined that the highly probable game flag is on, the highly probable number storage area provided in the main RAM 103 is updated. In this high-accuracy count storage area, the remaining number of changes until the high-probability gaming state ends is stored. Then, this stored remaining number of changes is decremented by “1”. Further, when the remaining number of changes becomes “0” due to the update of the remaining number of changes, a process of turning off the high-probability game flag is also executed. If it is determined that the highly probable game flag is not turned on, the main CPU 101 does not perform any processing. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 813.

In step 813, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the first special figure random number is stored in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area, that is, whether or not the first special figure reserved number counter is “1” or more. judge. And when it determines with the 1st special figure random number not being memorize | stored, a fluctuation | variation start process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first special figure random number is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 814.
In step 814, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the variable display of the first special figure is being performed. If it is determined that the fluctuation display is being performed, the fluctuation start process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the variable display is not being performed, the process proceeds to the next step 815.

In step 815, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the first special figure reservation number counter by “1” and executes a shift process of the first reservation storage area. Specifically, each random number stored in the first storage unit of the first reserved storage area is stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the second storage unit of the first reserved storage area -Each random number memorize | stored in the 4th memory | storage part is shifted to the memory | storage part with one small number. As a result, each random number stored in the first reserved storage area is used in a so-called first-in first-out (FIFO) for a jackpot determination process described later. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 816.
In step 816, the main CPU 101 selects the jackpot random number determination table 110 corresponding to the current gaming state and the first special figure random number (that is, the type of the start winning port is the first starting winning port 15), and the selected table Based on the jackpot random number stored in the processing area in step 815, the jackpot determination process for deriving the jackpot lottery result is executed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 817.

In step 817, the main CPU 101 executes a first special figure determination process for determining the type of the first special figure. Specifically, if the result of the lottery in step 816 is a big hit, the first special symbol random number determination table 111a (see FIG. 6A) is selected, and the table and the above-described step 815 are selected. The jackpot symbol (that is, either X1 or X2) is determined based on the special symbol random number stored in the processing area. Further, when the result of the lottery in step 815 described above is lost, the lost symbol (Z1) is determined. Then, the data corresponding to the determined first special figure is stored in the first special figure temporary storage area of the main RAM 103. In the first special figure determination process, the current gaming state, that is, the gaming state at the time when the first special figure is determined is stored in the gaming state buffer. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 818.
In step 818, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the type of the first special figure determined in step 817 described above is a jackpot symbol. If it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 821. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 819.

In step 819, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the data stored in the second special figure temporary storage area relates to the jackpot symbol. That is, when the main CPU 101 starts the variable display of the jackpot symbol determined as the first symbol, whether or not the jackpot symbol determined as the second special symbol is variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 31. Determine whether. If it is determined that the above-described data does not relate to the big hit symbol (that is, the small hit symbol or the lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 821. On the other hand, if it is determined that the above-mentioned data relates to the jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 820.
In step 820, the main CPU 101 rewrites the data related to the jackpot symbol stored in the first special figure temporary storage area to the data related to the lost symbol. That is, when the display of the first special figure is started during the fluctuation display of the second special figure for which the jackpot symbol has been determined, if the jackpot symbol is determined as the first special figure, this jackpot The symbol is forcibly rewritten to a lost symbol.
As described above, after determining the type of the first special figure, instead of forcibly rewriting the determined jackpot symbol to the lost symbol, the second special figure is determined. In the symbol display device 31, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol determined as the second special symbol is variably displayed. If it is determined that the jackpot symbol is variably displayed, the type of the first special symbol is The lost symbol may be determined without fail.
Then, the process proceeds to next Step 821.

In step 821, the main CPU 101 stores a symbol determination command indicating the type of the first special figure stored in the first special figure temporary storage area in the effect transmission data storage area.
Specifically, the type of the first special symbol determined in the above-described step 817 (a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol), or if the forcible rewriting is performed in the above-described step 820, the lost symbol is displayed. Remembered. As a result, the information related to the type of the first special figure is transmitted to the sub-control board 300 at the start of the variation effect. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 822.
In step 822, the main CPU 101 executes a variation pattern determination process for determining a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number stored in the processing area in step 815 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 823.

In step 823, the main CPU 101 sets variable display data for starting the variable display of the first special figure on the first special symbol display device 30. Thereby, the 1st special symbol display apparatus 30 starts blinking display.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the first special figure random number is stored in the first reserved storage area, the first special figure hold display device 38 is configured so as to recognize the first special figure hold number. Is displayed. Then, when the above-described variable display of the first symbol is performed based on the first special figure random number, the first special figure holding number is reduced by one at the same time as the start of the variable display. The special figure hold display device 38 is controlled to be displayed.
Then, the process proceeds to next Step 824.

In step 824, the main CPU 101 executes a time reduction number update process. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 825.
In step 825, the main CPU 101 executes high-accuracy count update processing. Then, the variation start process ends.
As described above, in the variation start process of the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when both the first special figure random number and the second special figure random number are stored, the first special figure random number takes precedence. The second special figure random number is processed.

Next, the variation pattern determination processing in step 809 and step 822 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 900, the main CPU 101 determines the type of the start winning opening (that is, the first starting winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16) in which the game ball that triggered the acquisition of the random number of variation patterns has entered, and the current high accuracy. The number of time reductions (that is, the number of fluctuations from the end of the special game) and the current number of holdings are confirmed, and these contents are stored in a predetermined processing area. Here, as described above, in the short time storage area and the high probability number storage area of the main RAM 103, the remaining number of changes until the short time gaming state and the high probability gaming state are stored is stored in the area. Based on the values that have been set, it is possible to derive the above-mentioned highly accurate time-saving count. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 901.
In step 901, the main CPU 101 determines the current game state stored in the game state buffer in step 804 or 817 described above and the type of the start winning opening stored in the predetermined processing area in step 900 described above. The corresponding variation pattern command determination table is selected. Then, the process proceeds to Step 902.

In step 902, the main CPU 101 stores the variation pattern command determination table selected in step 901 described above, the special symbol type determined in step 804 or 817 described above, and the predetermined processing area in step 900 described above. The variation pattern command is determined on the basis of the current number of holdings or the number of high-accuracy times and the variation pattern random number stored in the predetermined processing area in step 802 or 815 described above, and the variation pattern command thus determined Is stored in a predetermined processing area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 903.
In step 903, the main CPU 101 stores the variation pattern command determined in step 902 described above in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 904.

  In step 904, the main CPU 101 acquires the variation time associated with the variation pattern command determined in step 902 based on the variation pattern command determination table selected in step 901. That is, when the variation pattern determination process is performed based on the second special figure, the obtained variation time becomes the variation time of the second special figure, and the variation pattern determination process is performed based on the first special figure. If it is performed, the obtained variation time becomes the variation time of the first special figure. When the fluctuation time of the second special figure is acquired, this fluctuation time is set in the second special figure fluctuation time timer counter, and when the fluctuation time of the first special figure is acquired, the fluctuation time is set. Set to the first special figure variable time timer counter. Then, the variation pattern determination process ends.

Next, the fluctuation stop process in step 752 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1000, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the first special symbol is being variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 30. If it is determined that the variable display is not being performed, the process proceeds to step 1005. On the other hand, if it is determined that the variable display is being performed, the process proceeds to the next step 1001.
In step 1001, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation time of the first special figure set in the first special figure fluctuation time timer counter in step 904 described above has elapsed. If it is determined that the time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step 1005. On the other hand, if it is determined that the time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1002.

In step 1002, the main CPU 101 displays stop display data for stopping and displaying the first special figure determined in the above-described step 817 and stored in the first special figure temporary storage area on the first special symbol display device 30. Set and stop display of the first special figure. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1003.
In step 1003, the main CPU 101 stores a first special figure confirmation command indicating that the first special figure has been established in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1004.

In step 1004, the main CPU 101 sets a first special figure stop display time for stopping and displaying the first special figure in the first stop display time counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1005.
In step 1005, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the second special symbol is being variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 31. If it is determined that the fluctuation display is not being performed, the fluctuation stop process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the variable display is being performed, the process proceeds to the next step 1006.

In step 1006, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the fluctuation time of the second special figure set in the second special figure fluctuation time timer counter in step 904 described above has elapsed. And when it determines with not having passed, a fluctuation | variation stop process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1007.
In step 1007, the main CPU 101 displays stop display data for stopping and displaying the second special figure determined in the above-described step 804 and stored in the second special figure temporary storage area on the second special symbol display device 31. Set and stop display of the second symbol. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1008.

In step 1008, the main CPU 101 stores a second special figure confirmation command indicating that the second special figure has been confirmed in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1009.
In step 1009, the main CPU 101 sets the second special figure stop display time for stopping and displaying the second special figure in the second stop display time counter. Then, the fluctuation stop process is terminated.

Next, the post-stop processing in step 753 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 1100, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the first special figure stop display time set in the first stop display time counter in step 1004 described above has elapsed. If it is determined that the first special figure stop display time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step 1102. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first special figure stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1101.
In step 1101, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the first special figure that is stopped is a jackpot symbol. And when it determines with it being a jackpot symbol, it progresses to step 1104. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol (ie, it is a lost symbol), the process proceeds to the next step 1102.

In step 1102, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the second special figure stop display time set in the second stop display time counter in step 1009 described above has elapsed. And when it determines with the 2nd special figure stop display time not having passed, the process after a stop is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second special figure stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1103.
In step 1103, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the second special figure that has been stopped is a jackpot symbol. If it is determined that the symbol is not a big hit symbol (that is, a small symbol or a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 1110. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1104.

In step 1104, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not there is a special symbol that is variably displayed, that is, whether or not another special symbol that is different from the special symbol that is stopped is variably displayed. Specifically, if the first special figure that is stopped is a jackpot symbol, it is determined whether or not the second special figure is in a variable display, and the second special figure that is stopped is a big hit. If it is a symbol or a small hit symbol, it is determined whether or not the first special figure is in a variable display. If it is determined that there is no special symbol in the variable display, the process proceeds to step 1106. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is a special symbol that is being variably displayed, the process proceeds to the next step 1105.
In step 1105, the main CPU 101 forcibly stops and displays the special symbol being displayed in a variable manner. Specifically, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 during the variation display of the second special symbol, the second special symbol stored in the second special symbol temporary storage area. Is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 31 even if the second special figure stop display time has not elapsed. In addition, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 31 during the variable display of the first special symbol, the first special symbol stored in the first special symbol temporary storage area is changed to the first special symbol. Even if one special figure stop display time has not elapsed, the first special symbol display device 30 is stopped and displayed.
Here, as described above, when determining the first special figure or the second special figure, when the other special symbol that has started the variable display is the big hit symbol (that is, during the big bonus symbol variable display) When the other special symbol is determined), the lost symbol is always determined. Therefore, here, the lost symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed, and the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is not forcibly stopped and displayed.
Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1106.

In step 1106, the main CPU 101 turns off the time-saving game flag and the high-probability game flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1107.
In step 1107, the main CPU 101 sets an opening time, which is a waiting time set at the start of the special game, in the opening time timer counter, and sends an opening command indicating that the opening process is started to an effect transmission data storage area. To remember. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1108.

In step 1108, the main CPU 101 sets “01” in the execution phase data so that the special game control process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1109.
In step 1109, the main CPU 101 confirms the current gaming state, and stores the gaming state command in the effect transmission data storage area. This gaming state command includes information on whether or not the high probability game flag is on or off, information on whether or not the time-short game flag is on or off, information on the number of high-precision times, information on the number of short-time times, and the like. Then, the post-stop processing ends.

Further, in step 1110 which proceeds when it is determined that the second special figure stopped and displayed in step 1103 described above is not a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the second special figure stopped and displayed is a small bonus symbol. Determine. If it is determined that the symbol is not a small hit symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 1109. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol is a small hit symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1111.
In step 1111, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not there is a special symbol that is variably displayed, specifically, whether or not the first special diagram is variably displayed. If it is determined that there is no special symbol in the variable display, the process proceeds to step 1115. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is a special symbol that is being variably displayed, the process proceeds to the next step 1112.

In step 1112, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol being variably displayed is a lost symbol, specifically, whether or not a losing symbol has been determined as the first special symbol being variably displayed. If it is determined that the symbol is not a lost symbol (that is, a jackpot symbol), the process proceeds to step 1114. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol is a lost symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1113.
In step 1113, the main CPU 101 forcibly stops and displays the special symbol being displayed in a variable manner. Here, it is a case where the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 31 during the variable display of the first special symbol for which the loss symbol has been determined. In this case, Even if the first special symbol stop display time has not elapsed, the first special symbol display device 30 is stopped and displayed. That is, when the small special symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 31 while the first special symbol display device 30 is displaying the variation of the loss symbol, the loss symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed. Become.
Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1115.

Further, in step 1114 which proceeds when it is determined in step 1112 that the special symbol in the variable display is not a lost symbol (that is, a jackpot symbol), the main CPU 101 changes the first special symbol in the variable display. Stop measuring time. Here, the measurement of the fluctuation time is only stopped, and the fluctuation display of the first special figure is continued. That is, when the small special symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 31 while the first special symbol display device 30 is displaying the variation of the big bonus symbol, the big special symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed. Absent. Then, by stopping the measurement of the variation time, the variation display of the jackpot symbol is continued while maintaining the remaining variation time at this time. As will be described later, when the small hit game ends, the measurement of the stopped variation time is resumed.
Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1115.
In step 1115, the main CPU 101 sets the opening time set at the start of the small hit game in the opening time timer counter, and stores an opening command indicating that the opening process is started in the effect transmission data storage area. . Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1116.

  In step 1116, the main CPU 101 sets “02” in the execution phase data so that the small hit game control process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1109.

Next, the special game control process of step 702 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1200, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “01” indicating execution of the special game control process. When it is determined that the execution phase data is not “01”, the special game control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “01”, the process proceeds to the next step 1201.
In step 1201, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening time set in the opening time timer counter in step 1107 described above has elapsed. And when it determines with opening time not having passed, special game control processing is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1202.

In step 1202, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not an ending process, which is a standby process performed after all round games are completed in this special game control process, is in progress. If it is determined that the ending process is being performed, the process proceeds to step 1210. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending process is not being performed, the process proceeds to the next step 1203.
In step 1203, the main CPU 101 executes a special winning opening / closing control process for opening / closing the special winning opening 18 based on the special electric accessory operating table 112 corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1204.

In step 1204, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not it is the time when the round game is started based on the big prize opening / closing control in step 1203 described above. If it is determined that the round game is not started, the process proceeds to step 1206. On the other hand, when it is determined that the round game is started, the process proceeds to the next step 1205.
In step 1205, the main CPU 101 stores a round game start command indicating the start of the round game in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1206.
Note that the round game start command is provided for each round game, so that the number of round games started can be transmitted to the sub-control board 300.

In step 1206, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the round game has ended based on the big prize opening / closing control in step 1203 described above. If it is determined that the round game has not ended, the special game control process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the round game has ended, the process proceeds to the next step 1207.
In step 1207, the main CPU 101 decrements the number of round games stored in the main RAM 103 by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1208.

In step 1208, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of round games decremented in step 1207 is “0”. If it is determined that the number of round games is not “0”, the special game control process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of round games is “0”, the process proceeds to the next step 1209.
In step 1209, the main CPU 101 sets an ending time, which is a waiting time set at the end of the special game, in the ending time timer counter, and an ending command indicating that the ending process is started is stored in the effect transmission data storage area. Remember. Then, the special game control process ends.

Further, in step 1210, which proceeds when it is determined in step 1202 that the ending process is being performed, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the ending time set in the ending time timer counter in step 1209 has elapsed. And when it determines with the said ending time not having passed, special game control processing is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1211.
In step 1211, the main CPU 101 stores a special game end command indicating that the special game has ended in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1212.

  In step 1212, the main CPU 101 sets “03” in the execution phase data so that the special game end process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the special game control process ends.

Next, the small hit game control process of step 703 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1250, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “02” indicating execution of the small hit game control process. And when it determines with execution phase data not being "02", a small hit game control process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “02”, the process proceeds to the next step 1251.
In step 1251, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening time set in the opening time timer counter in step 1115 described above has elapsed. When it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed, the small hit game control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1252.

In step 1252, the main CPU 101 performs a small hit game execution process for opening and closing the special winning opening 18 based on the third operation table 112c. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1253.
In step 1253, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening / closing of the special winning opening 18 has been completed. And when it determines with opening / closing of the big winning opening 18 not complete | finishing, a small hit game control process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening / closing of the special winning opening 18 has ended, the process proceeds to the next step 1254.

In step 1254, the main CPU 101 sets the ending time, which is a waiting time set at the end of the small hit game, in the ending time timer counter, and sends an ending command indicating that the ending process is started to the effect transmission data storage area. To remember. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1255.
In step 1255, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the ending time set in the ending time timer counter in step 1254 has elapsed. If it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed, the small hit game control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1256.

In step 1256, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the measurement of the variation time of the first special figure is stopped. As described above, the measurement of the variation time of the first special symbol is stopped when the small special symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 31 during the variation display of the big bonus symbol on the first special symbol display device 30. Is done. If it is determined that the vehicle is not stopped (that is, the variation time of the first special figure is being measured), the process proceeds to step 1258. On the other hand, if it is determined that the vehicle is stopped, the process proceeds to the next step 1257.
In step 1257, the main CPU 101 resumes measuring the variation time of the first special figure that has been stopped. Specifically, as described above, when the small bonus symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 31 while the first special symbol display device 30 is displaying the variation of the big bonus symbol, the small bonus symbol is displayed. During the small hit game executed by the stop display, the measurement of the variation time of the first special figure is stopped. Thereby, the remaining fluctuation time at the time when the small hit game is started is maintained. Then, when the small hit game ends, the measurement of the remaining fluctuation time that has been maintained is resumed. When this variation time elapses, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 30, thereby executing the special game.
Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1258.

  In step 1258, the main CPU 101 sets “00” in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the small hit game control process ends.

Next, the special game end process of step 704 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1300, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “03” indicating execution of the special game end process. When it is determined that the execution phase data is not “03”, the special game end process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “03”, the process proceeds to the next step 1301.
In step 1301, the main CPU 101 confirms the jackpot symbol (stored in the processing area of the main RAM 103) that triggered the execution of the finished special game, and based on the gaming state setting table 113 corresponding to the jackpot symbol described above. A game state setting process for setting a game state after the end of the special game is executed. Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets a highly reliable game flag, a short time game flag, a high probability number, and a short time number. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, regardless of whether the above jackpot symbol is X1 or X2, both the high-accuracy game flag and the short-time game flag are turned on, and the high-accuracy count is set to “10”. , “10” is set to the number of hours. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1302.

In step 1302, a gaming state designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area in accordance with the gaming state set in step 1301 described above. This game state designation command includes information on the high-probability game flag on, information on the time-short game flag on, information on the high-probability count, and information on the time-short count set in step 1301. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1303.
In step 1303, the main CPU 101 sets “00” in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the special game end process ends.

Next, the common figure related control process of step 204 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1400, the main CPU 101 loads the value of the normal execution phase data. This general map execution phase data indicates which of a plurality of functional modules (subroutines) constituting the general map related control process is to be executed. Specifically, the ordinary symbol execution phase data includes data “10” indicating execution of a normal symbol variation start process described later, data “11” indicating execution of a normal symbol variation stop process described later, and normal data described later. It has data “12” indicating the execution of the symbol stop post-processing, and data “13” indicating the execution of the movable piece control processing described later.
Then, the main CPU 101 performs normal symbol variation start processing (step 1401), normal symbol variation stop processing (step 1402), normal symbol stop post-processing (step 1402) based on the value of the normal symbol execution phase data loaded in step 1400 described above. 1403) or the movable piece control end process (step 1404). Then, the common chart related control process is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol variation start process of step 1401 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1500, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is “10” indicating the execution of the normal symbol variation start process. When it is determined that the normal symbol execution phase data is not “10”, the normal symbol variation start process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal execution phase data is “10”, the process proceeds to the next step 1501.
In step 1501, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a determined random number is stored in the usual figure storage area, that is, whether or not the usual figure number counter is “1” or more. Then, when it is determined that the usual figure holding number counter is not “1” or more (that is, “0”), the normal symbol variation start process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the usual figure hold number counter is “1” or more, the process proceeds to the next step 1502.

In step 1502, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the usual figure hold number counter by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1503.
In step 1503, the main CPU 101 executes a shift process for the ordinary reserved storage area. Specifically, the winning random numbers stored in the first storage unit are stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the hits stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit are stored. The determined random number is shifted to a storage unit with a small number. As a result, the winning random number stored in the usual-pending storage area is used in a so-called first-in first-out (FIFO), which will be used in a winning determination process described later. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1504.

In step 1504, the main CPU 101 selects a hit-determined random number determination table 116 (either the non-time reduction determination table 116a or the time reduction determination table 116b) corresponding to the current gaming state, and the selected table and the above-described step 1503. Based on the winning determination random number stored in the processing area, the winning determination process for deriving the result of the normal symbol lottery is executed. Specifically, when the current gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state, the main CPU 101 determines a winning random number stored in the processing area with reference to the non-short-time determination table 116a. On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the winning determination random number stored in the processing area is determined with reference to the short-time determination table 116b. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1505.
In step 1505, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the winning determination process in step 1504 described above is a win. If it is determined that it is a win, the process proceeds to the next step 1506. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a hit (ie, a loss), the process proceeds to step 1507.

In step 1506, the main CPU 101 stores the winning symbol data in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to Step 1508.
Further, in step 1507, which proceeds when it is determined in step 1505 that the result of the winning determination process is not successful (ie, lost), the main CPU 101 stores the lost symbol data in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1508.

In step 1508, the main CPU 101 confirms whether the current gaming state is the non-short-time gaming state or the short-time gaming state, and refers to the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 117 according to the current gaming state. The normal symbol change time is set in the normal symbol change time timer counter. Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets “3 seconds” to the normal time fluctuation time counter when the current gaming state is a non-short time gaming state, and changes the normal time when it is in the short time gaming state. Set "1 second" to the time counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1509.
In step 1509, the main CPU 101 sets variable display data for starting normal symbol variable display. Thus, when the normal symbol variation display is performed, the normal symbol display device 32 starts blinking display. Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the winning decision random number is stored in the usual figure reservation storage area, the normal symbol hold display device 33 is displayed in such a manner that the number of usual figure holds can be recognized. It has become. When the normal symbol fluctuation display is performed, the normal symbol hold display device 33 is controlled so as to indicate that the number of universal symbol holds decreases by one at the same time as the start of the fluctuation display. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1510.

In step 1510, the main CPU 101 stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer as the gaming state at the start of change. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1511.
In step 1511, the main CPU 101 sets “11” in the normal figure execution phase data so that the normal symbol variation stop process is executed in the normal figure related control process. Then, the normal symbol variation start process is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol fluctuation stopping process of step 1402 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1600, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is data “11” indicating the execution of the normal symbol variation stop process. When it is determined that the normal symbol execution phase data is not “11”, the normal symbol variation stop process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal execution phase data is “11”, the process proceeds to the next step 1601.
In step 1601, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation time of the normal symbol set in the common symbol variation time timer counter in step 1508 has elapsed. And when it determines with the said fluctuation | variation time not having passed, a normal symbol fluctuation | variation stop process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1602.

In step 1602, the main CPU 101 sets stop display data for stopping and displaying the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 32, and executes the normal symbol stop display. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1603.
In step 1603, the main CPU 101 sets a stop display time for stopping and displaying the normal symbol in the normal figure stop display time counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1604.

  In step 1604, the main CPU 101 sets “12” in the normal figure execution phase data so that the normal symbol stop post-process is executed in the normal figure related control process. Then, the normal symbol variation stop process is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol stop post-processing in step 1403 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1700, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is data “12” indicating execution of the normal symbol stop post-processing. If it is determined that the normal symbol execution phase data is not “12”, the normal symbol stop post-processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal execution phase data is “12”, the process proceeds to the next step 1701.
In step 1701, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the stop display time set in the normal stop display time counter in step 1603 has elapsed. And when it determines with the said stop display time not having passed, the process after a normal symbol stop is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1702.

In step 1702, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is a winning symbol. If it is determined that the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is a winning symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1703. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a winning symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 1704.
In step 1703, the main CPU 101 sets “13” in the normal drawing execution phase data so that the movable piece control processing is executed in the normal drawing related control processing. Then, the normal symbol stop post-processing is terminated.

  Further, in step 1704 which proceeds when it is determined that the normal symbol stopped and displayed in step 1702 is not a winning symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the main CPU 101 starts normal symbol variation in the general symbol related control process. “10” is set in the normal diagram execution phase data so that the processing is executed. Then, the normal symbol stop post-processing is terminated.

Next, the movable piece control process of step 1404 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1800, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal map execution phase data is data “13” indicating execution of the movable piece control process. When it is determined that the normal map execution phase data is not “13”, the movable piece control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal execution phase data is “13”, the process proceeds to the next step 1801.
In step 1801, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the movable piece 15d is under operation control, that is, whether or not the start winning port solenoid 15c is energized. If it is determined that the movable piece 15d is under operation control, the process proceeds to step 1804. On the other hand, if it is determined that the movable piece 15d is not under operation control, the process proceeds to the next step 1802.

In step 1802, the main CPU 101 confirms whether the gaming state at the start of the normal symbol variation is the non-short-time gaming state or the short-time gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1803.
In step 1803, the main CPU 101 refers to the special first start winning opening release control table 118, and determines the energization control data (opening data) for the starting winning opening solenoid 16c according to the gaming state confirmed in step 1802. Set the number of energizations (opening times) and energization time (opening time). Then, the movable piece control process ends.

Further, in step 1804, which proceeds when it is determined in step 1801 that the movable piece 15d is under operation control, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the energization time (opening time) set in step 1803 has elapsed. Determine. And when it determines with the energization time (opening time) not having passed, a movable piece control process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the energization time (opening time) has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1805.
In step 1805, the main CPU 101 stops the operation of the movable piece 15d, that is, stops the energization of the start winning port solenoid 15c. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1806.

  In step 1806, the main CPU 101 sets “10” in the normal figure execution phase data so that the normal symbol variation start process is executed in the normal figure related control process. Then, the movable piece control process ends.

(Gameability during high probability short game state)
Next, the game nature in the high probability short-time gaming state in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment will be described.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, by determining the variation time and controlling the variation display as described above, the result of the jackpot lottery based on the second special figure random number in the high probability short-time gaming state, The number of lottery wins based on the second special figure random number is changed in the short-probability gaming state.
In this game, both the first special figure random number and the second special figure random number are stored at the time when the special game ends and the high probability short-time gaming state is entered, and at that time, the first special figure random number is stored. And the variable display based on the second special figure random number can be started immediately, and when the variable display is finished, the variable display can be started one after another based on the stored first special figure random number and the second special figure random number. It is assumed that In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the first special figure random number and the second special figure random number are almost surely stored at the end of the special game. The above-mentioned premise can be satisfied.

Hereinafter, the above-described game playability will be specifically described.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, as described above, when both the first special figure random number and the second special figure random number are stored, the second special figure random number takes precedence over the first special figure random number. Are to be processed. Therefore, when both the first special figure random number and the second special figure random number are stored at the time of shifting to the high-probability short-time gaming state, a jackpot lottery based on the second special figure random number is first performed. The variation display of the second special figure is started, and thereafter, the jackpot lottery based on the first special figure random number is performed and the variation display of the first special figure is started. Therefore, after the transition to the high-probability short-time gaming state, the fluctuation display of the second special figure that is started first corresponds to the first high-precision short-time display, and the fluctuation display of the first special figure that is started next is highly accurate. This corresponds to the second time reduction.

Here, the lost symbol Z2 is determined as the second special figure at the first time of the high-accuracy short time (that is, the result of the big win lottery based on the second special figure random number is a loss), and the second special figure is the second special figure. It is assumed that the lost symbol Z1 is determined as one special figure (that is, the result of the big win lottery based on the first special figure random number is a lost figure).
In this case, the fluctuation time of the second special figure related to the lost symbol Z2 is 10 seconds (see FIG. 10B), and the fluctuation time of the first special figure related to the lost symbol Z1 is the fluctuation of the second special figure. This is 91 seconds longer than the time (see FIG. 10A).
Then, in the above case, the second special figure is stopped and displayed before the change display of the first special figure is stopped. At this time, as described above, since the second special figure is the lost symbol Z2, the fluctuation display of the first special figure is not forcibly stopped and is continuously performed (see FIG. 34 (a)).
Then, since the second special figure for the first time with high accuracy time is stopped and displayed, the big special lottery based on the next second special figure random number is performed and the fluctuation display of the second special figure is started. The The started variation display of the second special figure corresponds to the third time of high accuracy time.
Here, also when the lost symbol Z2 is determined as the second special figure at the third time of the high accuracy time, the same control as described above is performed. That is, the variation time of the second special figure is 10 seconds, and the second symbol is stopped and displayed before the continuous variation display of the first special figure is stopped. Then, the variation display of the first special figure is further continued (see FIG. 34 (a)).

On the other hand, in the first time of high-accuracy time, the small bonus symbol is determined as the second special figure (that is, the result of the big win lottery based on the second special figure random number is the small bonus), and the high-accuracy time-short number 2 It is assumed that the lost symbol Z1 is determined as the first special figure in the first time (that is, the result of the big win lottery based on the first special figure random number is a lost).
In this case, as in the case described above, the variation time of the second special symbol relating to the small hit symbol is 10 seconds (see FIG. 10B), and the variation time of the first special symbol relating to the lost symbol Z1 is , 91 seconds, which is longer than the fluctuation time of the second special figure (see FIG. 10A).
Therefore, in this case as well, the second special figure is stopped and displayed before the fluctuation display of the first special figure is stopped, but the second special figure is a small hit symbol and the first special figure is a lost symbol. Since it is Z1, the fluctuation display of the first special figure is forcibly stopped, and the first special figure is stopped and displayed (see FIG. 34B).
Then, the second special figure related to the first high-accuracy time count is stopped and displayed, and the first special figure related to the second high-accuracy time count is stopped and displayed. A jackpot lottery based on the first special figure random display is started, and then the jackpot lottery based on the first special figure random number is performed and the first special chart variable display is started. Therefore, the started variation display of the second special figure corresponds to the third time of the high-precision time and the variation display of the first special figure started next corresponds to the fourth time of the high-precision time.
Here, if the small winning symbol is determined as the second special figure even in the third short time with high accuracy, and if the lost symbol is determined as the first special symbol in the fourth short time with high accuracy, the second special figure is determined. The variation time of is 10 seconds, and the variation time of the first special figure is 71 seconds (see FIG. 10A). Then, the same control as described above is performed. That is, the second special figure is stopped and displayed, and the fluctuation display of the first special figure is forcibly stopped and the first special figure is stopped and displayed (see FIG. 34B).

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, for example, the first high-precision short-time number and the second high-precision short-time number immediately after the transition to the high-probability short game state, With the same timing in the high probability short-time gaming state, the first special figure random number and the first When the jackpot lottery is performed based on both the two special figure random numbers and the fluctuation display of both the first special figure and the second special figure is started, the second special figure is always displayed before the fluctuation display of the first special figure. The change display of the special figure will be stopped.
Here, as described above, when the lost symbol Z1 is determined as the first special symbol and the small hit symbol is determined as the second special symbol, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed. Since one special figure is forcibly stopped and displayed, after that, a jackpot lottery is performed based on both the first special figure random number and the second special figure random number, and both the first special figure and the second special figure are displayed. The variable display is resumed.
On the other hand, when the loss symbol Z1 is determined as the first special figure and the loss symbol Z2 is determined as the second special figure, the first special figure is displayed even if the second special figure is stopped and displayed. Since the fluctuation display continues, the jackpot lottery is performed based only on the second special figure random number and only the second special figure is resumed.
That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the result of the big win lottery based on the first special figure random number is lost, if the result of the big win lottery based on the second special figure random number is lost, the first Only the jackpot lottery based on the second special figure random number will be performed without the jackpot lottery based on the special figure random number, but the jackpot lottery result based on the second special figure random number will be a small hit For example, the jackpot lottery based on the first special figure random number is performed together with the jackpot lottery based on the second special figure random number. Here, the high probability short-time gaming state is continued until the jackpot lottery result based on the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number is derived ten times. If the result of the jackpot lottery based on the game is lost, the number of jackpot lotteries based on the second special figure random number will be increased by one in the high-probability short-time gaming state, compared to the case where the jackpot is lost. It becomes.
In the jackpot lottery based on the second special figure random number, as described above, there is a possibility that more prize balls can be obtained (a large gaming profit can be obtained) than the jackpot lottery based on the first special figure random number. Therefore, in the jackpot lottery based on the second special figure random number in the high-probability short-time gaming state, the winner is more likely to lose than the small winner. The number of lotteries is increased, which is advantageous for the player.

As described above, when the loss symbol Z1 is determined as the first special figure in the high-probability short-time gaming state, the variation time of the first symbol is the same until the end of the high-probability short-time gaming state. 2 It is slightly longer than the total variation time when it is assumed that the variation display of the special figure is performed. In other words, the variable display of the first special figure can be continued until the tenth variable display is completed unless the forced stop by the stop display of the second special figure related to the small hit symbol is performed. It has become.
Therefore, when the jackpot lottery is performed based on both the first special figure random number and the second special figure random number at the same timing as described above, and the variation display of both the first special figure and the second special figure is started. If the result of the jackpot lottery based on the first special figure random number is lost, and if the result of the jackpot lottery based on the second special figure random number continuously loses, the number of times of high-accuracy time is up to the tenth time The jackpot lottery based on the second special figure random number is not performed, and only the jackpot lottery based on the second special figure random number is performed.
And in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a lottery lottery based on the first special figure random number is always performed in the second high-precision short-time number, but a big hit based on the second special figure random number in all other times May be performed (see FIG. 34A). Therefore, the maximum number of jackpot lotteries based on the second special figure random number in the high probability short-time gaming state is nine.

On the other hand, as described above, when the small bonus symbol is determined as the second special figure, the first special figure is forcibly stopped and displayed together with the stop display of the second special figure. The jackpot lottery based on the special figure random number is performed, and the jackpot lottery based on the first special figure random number is also performed.
Then, when all the results of the big win lottery based on the second special figure random number in the high-probability short-time gaming state are small wins, the first special figure will be obtained in the second, fourth, sixth, eighth, and tenth times The jackpot lottery based on random numbers is performed, and the jackpot lottery based on the second special figure random number is performed at the first time, the third time, the fifth time, the seventh time, and the ninth time (see FIG. 34 ( b)). Therefore, the minimum number of jackpot lotteries based on the second special figure random number in the high probability short-time gaming state is five.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of lottery wins based on the second special figure random number performed in the high-probability short-time gaming state is any one of 5 to 9. And since the jackpot lottery based on the second special figure random number performed last in this corresponds to the 9th or 10th high-accuracy short-time number, the second special figure is displayed at the 9th high-precision short-time number. The first special figure is forcibly stopped and displayed at the 10th time of high-accuracy time or the second special figure is stopped and displayed at the 10th time of high-accuracy time. The gaming state will end. In other words, the high-probability short-time gaming state is ended by performing the jackpot lottery based on the second special figure random number as many times as described above.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, in a high-probability short-time gaming state, a lot of gaming profits are subsequently obtained depending on the result of the big winning lottery based on the second special figure random number (small hit, lost). Whether or not only the jackpot lottery based on the second special figure random number is likely to be obtained is changed, and a special gameability is given that the number of lottery lottery based on the second special figure random number changes Therefore, the interest of the player can be enhanced.

In addition, in the high-probability short-time gaming state, if a big win lottery based on both the first special figure random number and the second special figure random number is performed at the same timing as described above, the small special symbol as the second special figure Is determined (ie, the result of the jackpot lottery based on the second special figure random number is a small hit), and the jackpot symbol (X1 or X2) is determined as the first special figure (ie, the first special figure) (The result of the jackpot lottery based on random numbers is a jackpot). At this time, the variation time of the first special figure related to the jackpot symbol is 11 seconds or 12 seconds slightly longer than the variation time of 10 seconds of the second special figure related to the small bonus symbol (see FIG. 10A), and During the small hit game executed by the stop display of the second symbol related to the small hit symbol, the fluctuation display of the first special figure continues with the measurement of the variation time stopped, and the measurement is performed when the small hit game ends. It is supposed to be resumed. Therefore, after the small hit game ends, the first special figure related to the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, and the special game is executed.
Also, the lost symbol Z2 is determined as the second special figure (that is, the result of the big win lottery based on the second special figure random number is lost), and the jackpot symbol is determined as the first special figure (that is, In the case of the jackpot lottery result based on the first special figure random number), the variation time of the first special figure related to the jackpot symbol is the variation time of the second special figure of the lost symbol as in the above case. 11 seconds or 12 seconds, which is slightly longer than that (see FIG. 10A). Therefore, after the second special figure related to the lost symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed, the first special figure related to the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, and the special game is executed.

  In addition, as described above, in the normal gaming state, a jackpot lottery based on the second special figure random number is performed, and the lost symbol Z2 is determined as the second symbol (that is, the jackpot lottery based on the second special figure random number is determined). In the case where the result is “losing”, the variation time of the second special figure relating to the losing symbol Z2 is 20 hours (see FIG. 9A). Therefore, as long as the first special figure related to the jackpot symbol is not displayed forcibly, the lottery based on the second special figure random number will not be performed until 20 hours have passed. . Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, in the normal gaming state, even if the game balls are inserted into both the first start winning opening 15 and the second starting winning opening 16, the first The jackpot lottery is performed only by the first special figure random number based on the game ball entering the start winning opening 15.

(Outline of performance on pachinko machine P)
As described above, by executing various processes in the main control board 100, the special figure game and the general figure game, as well as the small hit game and the special game proceed. While these games are in progress, various commands are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300, and the sub-control board 300 receives these commands, so that the progress of the game is performed in the sub-control board 300. Production control is performed.
In the following, it will be executed during the special symbol fluctuation display, and the fluctuation effect for notifying the result of the jackpot lottery will be executed, and the remaining number of fluctuations until the high probability short-time gaming state will be completed in the high-probability short-time gaming state. A specific effect for performing a predetermined notification will be described.

(Overview of variable production)
In the changing effect executed by the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the changing display of the effect symbol 50 (dummy symbol) is performed on the background image displayed on the effect display device 21. Then, the player is notified of the result of the jackpot lottery by the combination of the effect symbols 50 that are stopped and displayed after the variable display (stop display mode).
Specifically, with the start of the variation display of the special symbol, the variation display of all the effect symbols 50 is started from the state where all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed (FIGS. 35A to 35B and FIGS. 36 (a) to (b)). In addition, the downward arrow in the figure indicates that the effect symbol 50 is displayed to scroll from above to below.
Thereafter, an effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as a first stop symbol) located on the left side, an effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as a second stop symbol) located on the right side, and an effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as a third stop symbol) located in the center. ) Are stopped and displayed in the order (see FIGS. 35C to 35E and FIGS. 36C to 36E).

And when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, all effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIG. 36E). That is, when all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, it is informed that the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot.
Further, when the result of the big win lottery is a loss or a small win, all the effect symbols 50 are not stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIG. 35E). That is, when at least one effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the other effect symbols 50, it is informed that the result of the big win lottery is lost or small hit. And even if the result of the jackpot lottery is either a case of a loss or a jackpot, the player is stopped and displayed in the same manner, so that the player can determine the result of the jackpot lottery by the stop display mode of this effect symbol 50. It is not possible to know whether is a loss or a small hit.
Note that the stop display mode in the case of a small hit is not the same as that in the case of losing, but a specific mode indicating a small hit (for example, the second stop symbol and the third stop symbol stop at the same symbol) A mode, a mode in which the second stop symbol or the third stop symbol stops at a special symbol, etc.) may be used.

  In addition, the third stop symbol is stopped and displayed almost simultaneously with the special symbol being stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31. Thus, prior to the stop display of the production symbol 50, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31, and the result of the big win lottery is grasped by the type of the special symbol. Is prevented.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as a variation effect mode, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol, and the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed with different symbols in the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol. Are provided with a reach variation pattern that is stopped and displayed with the same symbol (so-called reach display is performed). Each of these variation effect modes has a plurality of modes, and each mode is set with various variations, display contents of effect symbols 50, and the like.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, although not shown in the drawing, a reach development effect for displaying a predetermined development effect image or the like on the effect display device 21 is executed after the reach display, and then the result of the jackpot lottery is notified. A variation pattern with development is provided, and a variation pattern without development is provided for notifying the result of the lottery without reaching the reach development effect after the reach display.
In order to increase the player's expectation for the jackpot, a cut-in effect or the like that performs a predetermined display on the background image of the effect display device 21 may be executed during the variable display of the effect symbol 50.

Moreover, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the first special figure and the second special figure can be displayed in a variable manner at the same time. In this case, the effect display device 21 also performs the change effect corresponding to the first special figure and the change effect corresponding to the second special figure at the same time. In the normal gaming state, as shown in FIG. 37 (a), a variation effect corresponding to the first special figure is executed at the center of the display unit 21a in the effect display device 21, and at the lower right corner of the display unit 21a. The fluctuating effect corresponding to the second special figure is executed. In contrast, in the high-probability short-time gaming state, as shown in FIGS. 37B to 37E, a variable effect corresponding to the second special figure is executed at the central portion of the display unit 21 a in the effect display device 21. Then, the changing effect corresponding to the first special figure is executed at the lower left corner of the display unit 21a.
Thereby, in the normal gaming state, the variation effect corresponding to the first special figure is more conspicuous than the variation effect corresponding to the second special figure. Can be turned. On the other hand, in the high-probability short-time gaming state, the variation effect corresponding to the second special figure is more noticeable than the variation effect corresponding to the first special figure. Can raise the player's consciousness.

  Further, in the above-described effect, not only the image display but also the image output device 10 (speaker) may output a predetermined BGM, sound or the like, or the effect illumination device 23 (lamp). ) May be emitted with a predetermined lighting pattern or color. Further, another image may be displayed by operating the effect operation device 9 (the operation dial 9a and the operation button 9b) within a predetermined period during display of the developed effect image.

  Although not particularly illustrated, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, various effect determination tables for determining a variation effect mode are stored in the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300. The sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 selects an effect determination table corresponding to a predetermined condition, and the selected effect determination table, the variation pattern command received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, and optionally Based on the effect random number used, the aspect of the change effect is determined. Then, the changing effect based on the determined mode is executed in the effect display device 21.

(Outline of specific production)
The specific effect is executed in the high-probability short-time gaming state, and performs a predetermined notification regarding the remaining number of changes until the high-probability short-time gaming state ends.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, in the high-probability short-time gaming state, depending on the result of the jackpot lottery based on the second special figure random number, the number of jackpot lotteries based on the second special figure random number is five times. It will be any of ~ 9 times. Then, the jackpot lottery based on the second special figure random number is performed for the number of times, so that the high probability short-time gaming state is ended.
Therefore, in the specific effect, when the special game is finished and the state shifts to the high probability short-time gaming state, the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21 displays that the transition to the high probability short-time gaming state (for example, “Special” (Display of characters such as “mode entry!”) (See FIG. 37 (b)), “5” which is the minimum value of the number of lottery wins based on the second special figure random number in the short game state with high probability, A display suggesting the provisional remaining number of times until the high-probability short-time gaming state ends (for example, display of characters such as “Chance is 5 times!”) Is performed (see FIG. 37B). . Each time a variation effect based on the jackpot lottery result with the second special figure random number is executed, the remaining number of times displayed is subtracted and displayed (updated display) by one (FIG. 37 (c)). )reference).

  Then, when the number of lotteries described above is five, when the jackpot lottery based on the second special figure random number is performed five times, the remaining number of times displayed is 0, and it seems that the probability is high. The short-time gaming state ends, and the high-probability short-time gaming state actually ends. In this case, on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21, a display that clearly indicates that the high-probability short-time gaming state has ended (for example, display of characters such as “special mode end”) is performed. (See FIG. 37 (d)).

  On the other hand, when the number of lotteries is 6 to 9, the remaining number of times displayed is 0 when the big lottery based on the second special figure random number is performed five times. Although the high-probability short-time gaming state seems to have ended, the high-probability short-time gaming state has not actually ended. In this case, on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21, a display indicating that the high-probability short-time gaming state has been extended (for example, display of characters such as “special mode extension!”) Is performed. (See FIG. 37 (e)). This display continues until the jackpot lottery based on the second special figure random number is performed for the number of lotteries described above until the high probability short-time gaming state ends, and after the high probability short-time gaming state ends, A display that clearly indicates that the short-probability gaming state has ended is performed (see FIG. 37D).

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, although the jackpot lottery based on the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number is actually performed ten times, the high-probability short-time gaming state ends, but as described above By executing the specific effect, it is possible to give the player the impression that the high-probability short-time gaming state has been completed only on the condition of jackpot lottery using the second special figure random number. It is possible to enhance the player's interest in the jackpot lottery based.
Furthermore, when the number of lottery wins based on the second special figure random number becomes 6 to 9, even if the remaining number of times of the apparent high probability short-time gaming state becomes 0, the high probability short-time game Since it seems that the state is continuously performed, it is possible to make the player feel as if the high-probability short-time gaming state has been extended, and to increase the interest of the player.

Next, a control process in the sub control board 300 for executing the various effects as described above will be described.
First, the main process of the sub control board 300 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step 2000, the main processing program is read from the sub ROM 302 in response to power-on, and initialization and setting processing of flags and the like stored in the sub RAM 303 are executed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2001.
In step 2001, the sub CPU 301 performs a process of updating each effect random number, and thereafter repeatedly executes the process of step 2001 until an interrupt process is performed. A plurality of types of effect random numbers are provided, and here, each effect random number is updated asynchronously.

Next, the timer interrupt process of the sub control board 300 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
The sub-control board 300 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not particularly shown) that generates clock pulses at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds). Then, by the generation of the clock pulse by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the sub CPU 301 reads the timer interrupt processing program and starts the timer interrupt processing shown in FIG.

In step 2100, the sub CPU 301 executes update processing of various timer counters used in the sub control board 300. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2101.
Note that the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment employs a subtraction timer, and the timer counter is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process of the sub-control board 300 is executed. It has become.
In step 2101, the sub CPU 301 analyzes a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 303 and executes various processes according to the received command. Specifically, in the sub control board 300, when a command is transmitted from the main control board 100, a command reception interrupt process is performed, and the command transmitted from the main control board 100 is stored in the reception buffer. Then, the sub CPU 301 analyzes the command stored in the reception buffer by the command reception interrupt process. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2102.

  In step 2102, the sub CPU 301 executes a rendering operation device control process. Specifically, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not to accept the operation of the effect operating device 9 (rotating operation of the operation dial 9a, pressing operation of the operation button 9b) according to the progress status of the effect being executed, and the effect operation The presence / absence of a signal from a sensor (rotation operation detection sensor 9c, pressing operation detection sensor 9d) that detects the operation of the apparatus 9 is checked. If the operation of the effect operating device 9 is being accepted when the signal from the sensor is input, the fact that the effect operating device 9 has been operated is indicated by an image control board (not particularly shown). ) Or a voice control board (not particularly shown), a command is stored in the transmission buffer. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2103.

  In step 2103, the sub CPU 301 sends commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 303 to an image control board (not shown), a sound control board (not shown), and an illumination control board (not shown). (Not shown). Then, the timer interrupt process of the sub control board 300 is finished.

  Next, the gaming state designation command receiving process executed when the gaming state designation command is received in the command analysis process in Step 2101 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the game state designation command is stored in the special control end process 1302 in the main control board 100, and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.

In step 2200, the sub CPU 301 stores a predetermined initial number (5 in this embodiment) in a remaining number counter configured by a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303. The remaining number stored in the remaining number counter corresponds to the apparent number of fluctuations until the high probability short-time gaming state ends. Then, the process proceeds to Step 2201.
In step 2201, the sub CPU 301 obtains the high-accuracy count (or short-time count) from the received gaming state designation command, and uses the acquired high-probability count in an actual count counter configured by a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303. Remember. The actual number stored in the actual number counter corresponds to the actual number of fluctuations until the high probability short-time gaming state ends. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2202.

  In step 2202, the sub CPU 301 sets a high probability short-time gaming state start command in the transmission buffer. The high-probability short-time gaming state start command set here is the image control board (not shown in particular), the voice control board (not shown in particular), the lighting control board (particularly shown in step 2103). These control boards execute various processes related to display in the high probability short game state based on the high probability short game state start command. Then, the game state designation command reception process is terminated.

  Next, of the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, the variation pattern command reception processing executed when a variation pattern command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the variation pattern command is stored in step 903 of the variation pattern determination process in the main control board 100 and then transmitted to the sub-control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.

In step 2300, the sub CPU 301 acquires the predetermined effect random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2301.
In step 2301, the sub CPU 301 selects an effect determination table corresponding to the current gaming state and the like. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2302.

In step 2302, the sub CPU 301 determines a variation effect mode based on the effect determination table selected in step 2301, the variation pattern command, and the effect random number acquired in step 2300 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2303.
In step 2303, the sub CPU 301 sets a variation effect execution command corresponding to the variation effect mode determined in step 2302 described above in the transmission buffer. The variation effect execution command set here is the image control board (not shown in particular), the sound control board (not shown in particular), and the electrical decoration control board (not shown in particular) in step 2103 described above. These control boards perform various processes for executing an effect corresponding to the received variable effect execution command. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2304.

In step 2304, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the current gaming state is a high probability short-time gaming state. And when it determines with it not being a high probability time short gaming state (namely, it is a normal gaming state), a change pattern command reception process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game state is the high probability short-time gaming state, the process proceeds to the next step 2305.
In step 2305, the sub CPU 301 executes a specific effect execution process. Then, the variation pattern command reception process ends.

Next, the specific effect execution process of step 2305 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 2400, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the received fluctuation pattern command is related to the second special figure, that is, whether or not the fluctuation pattern command is determined based on the second special figure random number. To do. And when it determines with it not being related to a 2nd special figure, it progresses to step 2408. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second special figure is concerned, the process proceeds to the next step 2401.
In step 2401, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the remaining number counter is zero. If it is determined that the value is not 0 (that is, 1 or more), the process proceeds to step 2406. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is 0, the process proceeds to the next step 2402.

In step 2402, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the actual number counter is 1 or more. If it is determined that the number is not 1 or more (that is, 0), the process proceeds to step 2405. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number is 1 or more, the process proceeds to the next step 2403.
In step 2403, the sub CPU 301 decrements the value of the actual number counter by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2404.

  In step 2404, the sub CPU 301 sets an extension command for performing an extension display for making it appear as if the high probability short-time gaming state has been extended in the transmission buffer. The extension command set here is the image control board (not shown), the sound control board (not shown), the lighting control board (not shown) in step 2103 described above. ) And various processes for executing effects such as display corresponding to the received extension command are performed on these control boards. Then, the specific effect execution process ends.

Further, in step 2405, which proceeds when it is determined in step 2402 that the value of the actual number counter is not 1 or more, the sub CPU 301 sets a high-probability short-time gaming state end command in the transmission buffer. The high-probability short-time gaming state end command set here is the image control board (not shown in particular), the voice control board (not shown in particular), and the lighting control board (in particular, in step 2103 described above). These control boards execute various processes related to display and the like performed when the high-probability short-time gaming state ends based on the high-probability short-time gaming state end command. It will be. Then, the specific effect execution process ends.
Further, in step 2406, which proceeds when it is determined in step 2401 that the value of the remaining number counter is not 0, the sub CPU 301 decrements both the remaining number counter and the actual number counter by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2407.

In step 2407, the sub CPI 301 sets the remaining number of times update command in the transmission buffer. The remaining number update command set here is the image control board (not shown in particular), the sound control board (not shown in particular), and the lighting control board (not shown in particular) in step 2103 described above. These control boards execute various processes for updating the displayed remaining number of times to the value of the remaining number counter described above based on the remaining number update command. . Then, the specific effect execution process ends.
Further, in step 2408 which proceeds when it is determined that the variation pattern command received in step 2400 is not related to the second special figure, the sub CPU 301 decrements the value of the actual number counter by 1. Then, the specific effect execution process ends.

Finally, a modification of the above embodiment will be described.
In the above-described embodiment, the effect display device 21 executes both the change effect corresponding to the first special figure and the change effect corresponding to the second special figure. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be set to execute only one of the fluctuating effects. For example, only the variable effect corresponding to the first special figure may be executed in the normal gaming state, and only the variable effect corresponding to the second special figure may be executed in the high probability short-time gaming state.
By setting in this way, it can be made impossible to recognize which variation effect of the first special figure and the second special figure is being executed, and the gameability in the above-described embodiment is further improved. It can be done.

Further, in the specific effects in the above-described embodiment, the remaining number of times until the high-probability short-time gaming state ends is directly displayed, and this remaining number is subtracted every time a lottery lottery based on the second special figure random number is performed. However, the display is not limited to this. For example, the number of characters corresponding to the remaining number of times described above may be displayed, and a moving image display in which the number of characters is reduced by one each time a jackpot lottery based on the second special figure random number is performed may be performed. Further, when the number of characters has become 0 but the high probability gaming state has not ended, an impression may be given as if the high probability gaming state has been extended by displaying a new character.
By doing in this way, a production effect will increase and the game nature in the above-mentioned embodiment can be improved more.

In the specific effects in the above-described embodiment, the remaining number of times displayed is 0, but when the high probability short-time gaming state has not ended, the high-probability short-time gaming state is subsequently extended. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if the result of the jackpot lottery based on the second special figure random number is lost and it is determined that the number of lottery jackpots based on the second special figure random number will be 6 times or more, the above display is displayed at this time. You may make it perform.
By doing in this way, the presentation effect about the display to the effect of an extension will increase, and the game nature in the above-mentioned embodiment can be improved more.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the jackpot lottery is performed, one variation pattern command is determined, and the aspect of the entire variation effect is determined based on the determined variation pattern command. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, two or more variation pattern commands are determined, and the mode of each portion (for example, the first half portion, the second half portion, etc.) of the variation effect is determined based on each of the determined variation pattern commands. Good.
By doing in this way, the variation of a variation production can be increased and a player's interest can be heightened more.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the number of round games executed in the special game related to the jackpot symbol X2 is made larger than the number of round games executed in the special game related to the jackpot symbol X1, so that the player However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a specific area in which a game ball can enter is provided in the special winning opening 18, and it is set so that whether or not the high probability game state can be set is determined based on the presence or absence of the game ball in the specific area during the special game. In addition, in the special game related to the jackpot symbol X2, the special winning opening 18 can be set to be opened in such a manner that the game ball can easily enter the specific area as compared to the special game related to the jackpot symbol X1. As a result, when the jackpot symbol X2 is determined, it becomes easier to set a high-probability gaming state than when the jackpot symbol X1 is determined, so that the advantage of the gaming profit given to the player can be varied. it can.
And by doing in this way, the interest of the player with respect to a special game can be raised more.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, it is set to always shift to the high-probability short-time gaming state after the end of the special game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the high-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state are set. You may set so that it may transfer to the gaming state which combined the state, and the gaming state which combined the low-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state. And also in these gaming states, you may perform control similar to the above-mentioned embodiment.
Also, after the end of the special game, it is not always set to shift to the high probability short-time gaming state, but is set to shift to the high probability short-time gaming state only when a predetermined jackpot symbol is determined. May be.
Further, the above-described modifications can be combined with each other as much as possible.

  The main CPU 101 that executes the processes of steps 503 to 504 and steps 603 to 604 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to a random number acquisition unit of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the processes of steps 813 to 817 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the first symbol determining means of the present invention. In addition, the main CPU 101 that executes the processing from step 800 to step 804 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the first symbol determination means of the present invention. In addition, the main CPU 101 that executes the processes of Steps 902 to 904 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the variable time determination unit of the present invention. In addition, the first special symbol display device 30 in the above-described embodiment and the main CPU 101 that executes the processing of steps 1000 to 1002, step 1100 to step 1105, and steps 1100 to 1114 are the first symbol display means of the present invention. It corresponds to. Further, the second special symbol display device 31 and the main CPU 101 that executes the processing of steps 1005 to 1007 in the above-described embodiment correspond to the second symbol display means of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the processing of steps 1201 to 1211 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the special game execution means of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the processing of step 1301 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the gaming state setting means of the present invention. In addition, the effect display device 21 in the above-described embodiment and the sub CPU 301 that executes the processes of step 2202 and steps 2400 to 2407 correspond to the effect executing means of the present invention.

P Pachinko machine 15 First start prize opening 16 Second start prize opening 21 Production display device 100 Main control board 101 Main CPU
102 Main ROM
103 Main RAM
300 Sub control board 301 Sub CPU
302 Sub ROM
303 Sub RAM

Claims (3)

A game area where game balls can flow down,
A first start area and a second start area which are provided in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
On the condition that the game ball enters the first starting area, a random number for determining one symbol from a plurality of predetermined symbols is acquired and stored as the first random number, and the game to the second starting area Random number acquisition means for acquiring the random number and storing it as a second random number on the condition that a sphere enters,
A jackpot symbol associated with execution of a special game that reads out the stored first random number and opens a big prize opening provided in the game area, or a lost symbol associated with non-execution of the special game A first symbol determining means for determining any of the symbols;
The stored second random number is read out, and the jackpot symbol, the lose symbol, or any of the jackpot symbols associated with execution of the jackpot game in which the big prize opening is opened in a different mode from the special game A second symbol determining means for determining the symbol;
When the symbol is determined by the first symbol determining unit or the second symbol determining unit, a variation time determining unit that determines a variation time that is a variation display time for the symbol;
When the symbol variation time determined based on the first random number is determined, the symbol variation display is started, and when the variation time has elapsed, first symbol display means for stopping and displaying the symbol;
When the symbol variation time determined based on the second random number is determined, the symbol variation display is started, and when the variation time has elapsed, second symbol display means for stopping and displaying the symbol;
Special game execution means for executing the special game when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed by the first symbol display means or the second symbol display means,
The first symbol determining means reads the first random number and displays the symbol when the symbol variation display is not performed by the first symbol display means and the first random number is stored. Decide
The second symbol determining means is configured such that when the symbol variation display is not performed by the second symbol displaying means and the second random number is stored, the second symbol determining means is the second symbol determining means. Read the random number to determine the design,
When the symbol is determined based on one of the first random number and the second random number during the variation display of the symbol determined based on either the first random number or the second random number. A game machine that executes symbol variation display by the first symbol display means and symbol variation display by the second symbol display means in parallel;
The jackpot symbol includes a plurality of symbols associated with execution of special games having different advantages of gaming profits given to the player,
In the determination of the symbol based on the second random number, it is easier to determine a jackpot symbol associated with a gaming profit having a relatively high advantage than the determination of the symbol based on the first random number,
When the symbol is determined based on the first random number, the variation time determined by the variation time determining unit is determined by the variation time determining unit when the symbol is determined based on the second random number. It ’s set to have a higher rate of going longer than time,
When the symbol variation display is not performed by either the first symbol variation display means or the second variation display means, and both the first random number and the second random number are stored. After the second symbol determination means reads the second random number and determines the symbol, the first symbol determination means reads the first random number and determines the symbol,
When the losing symbol determined based on the second random number is stopped and displayed during the variation display of the losing symbol determined based on the first random number, the losing symbol determined based on the first random number is displayed. When the symbol variation display is continuously performed, but the small hit symbol determined based on the second random number is stopped and displayed, the loss symbol determined based on the first random number is the first symbol. A gaming machine that is forcibly stopped and displayed by a symbol display means. The gaming state can be set to either a low probability gaming state in which the jackpot symbol is determined with a predetermined probability or a high probability gaming state in which the jackpot symbol is determined with a probability higher than the predetermined probability. In addition, a non-short game state in which a game ball can enter the start region of any one of the first start region and the second start region at a predetermined frequency, and a game ball to the start region rather than the non-short game state It is equipped with a game state setting means that can be set to any of the short game states when it is easy to enter,
When the game state is set to at least one of the high-probability game state and the short-time game state by the game state setting means, and the symbol is determined based on the first random number, the variation time The variation time determined by the determination unit is set to be longer than the variation time determined by the variation time determination unit when a symbol is determined based on the second random number. The gaming machine according to claim 1. When the gaming state is set to at least one of the high probability gaming state and the short time gaming state by the gaming state setting unit, the gaming state is determined by the first symbol determining unit or the second symbol determining unit. It can be continued until the symbol is determined a predetermined number of times.
When the game state is set, the suggestion related to the specific number of times smaller than the predetermined number of times is performed, and after the suggestion is made, the number of times of determination of the symbol by the second symbol determining unit is larger than the specific number of times. 3. A gaming machine according to claim 2, further comprising effect execution means for performing predetermined notification.

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